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UNODC issued research paper on legislative reform in Republic of Uzbekistan

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Regional Office for Central Asia (UNODC ROCA) has published the research paper "Issues of independence of lawyers and right to protection: recommendations for legislative reform in the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with international standards and principles". The paper is focused on issues related to the independence of lawyers in the Republic of Uzbekistan, the institutional and functional independence of the Chamber of Lawyers, as well as the right of the accused to an effective defense in criminal proceedings. It is recognized that the independence of the legal profession is the foundation of the rule of law and the main guarantee for the promotion and protection of human rights.  [Read More]

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Strengthening the knowledge of the Port Control Units in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in effective container/cargo control

UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia conducted a Specialized condensed training for the officers from the State Customs Service under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, members of the Port Control Units (PCUs) in Bishkek from 24 to 28 February 2020...[Read More]

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UNODC supports "Generation Equality"€ campaign in the Kyrgyz Republic

Promotion of women rights plays a key role in ensuring peace and harmony in society and full realization of human potential based on sustainable development. Despite significant, no country can claim to have achieved gender equality.

The theme of International Women's Day 2020 is, I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights. [Read More]

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