OSCE Leads Training to Strengthen Detention Monitoring in Uzbekistan

The OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbekistan, together with the Uzbek Ombudsman and the International Center for Development and Justice, have held a two-day training program focused on monitoring conditions in places of detention in a joint effort to enhance human rights protections in closed institutions.

The training, held in Tashkent, brought together staff from the Ombudsman’s Office, civil society institutions, and non-governmental organizations, The Caspian Post informs via Uzbek media.

Its core objective was to strengthen participants’ capacity to prevent torture and identify human rights violations through effective and systematic monitoring practices.

Topics covered during the interactive sessions included:

Planning and conducting monitoring visits

Techniques for gathering and analyzing evidence

Interviewing both prison staff and detainees

Preparing monitoring reports in line with international human rights standards

Developing practical recommendations and ensuring their implementation

A key highlight of the training was the presentation of a specialized monitoring methodology tailored for use in closed and secure institutions. Participants engaged in hands-on exercises and group discussions, helping them apply theoretical knowledge in simulated real-world scenarios.

The initiative represents a continuation of the long-standing partnership between the OSCE and the Ombudsman’s Office, which dates back to 2006. This collaboration aims to build institutional capacity, promote transparency, and support sustainable reforms in the penitentiary system.