The OSCE Project Co-Ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz), in collaboration with the National Human Rights Centre (NHRC) and the Main Directorate for the Execution of Punishments, recently hosted a three-day training session focused on the UN Bangkok Rules and gender-sensitive approaches to torture prevention.
The training, held across various locations including Tashkent, Syrdarya, Djizzakh, and Samarkand, saw participation from 28 representatives from closed facilities and the Syrdarya branch of the National Agency of Social Protection.
The session aimed to deepen their understanding of international practices for monitoring juvenile and female prison facilities, with a particular emphasis on the UN Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders.
Key objectives included equipping prison staff with the necessary skills to prevent and address sexual and gender-based violence within prison settings. The curriculum covered aspects such as health and hygiene in detention centers, the role of prison staff in promoting gender-sensitive practices, and the rehabilitation of women and girls in custody.
The event commenced with opening remarks from PCUz Senior Project Officer Andrew Yurkovsky, NHRC Deputy Director Dilnoza Muratova, and Lieutenant Colonel Burkhankhoja Akromov of the Penitentiary Department under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Additional insights were provided by Surayo Rakhmonova, Representative of the Oliy Majlis for children’s rights, and Oliya Ilmuradova, Director of the NGO Barkaror hayot (Sustainable Life).
This training initiative is part of the PCUz project “Promoting Rule of Law, Human Rights and Media Freedom,” aimed at enhancing compliance with international human rights standards in Uzbekistan's correctional facilities.
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