There were 14 items on the agenda, including discussions on the protection of human rights in the context of artificial intelligence, the UN Global Program on Human Rights in Education, and amendments to the model law "On the Status of the Human Rights Ombudsman."
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In her speech, Dzhamanbaeva emphasized the increasing role of national human rights institutions in protecting citizens' environmental rights. "Issues such as glacier melting, land degradation, and air pollution pose long-term threats to the sustainable development of regions. In this regard, the implementation of socially-oriented climate policies is required, including support measures such as access to clean water, medical care, information, and housing outside of risk zones," she noted.
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Additionally, the ombudsman highlighted the need for a monitoring system for early response to environmental threats, noting the importance of regional cooperation, as climate change issues do not have borders. She also presented an updated methodology for the Human Rights Compliance Index, developed with the participation of the O. Kutafin Scientific and Educational Center, which will be included in the commission's work plan for 2024-2025. This methodology encompasses the experiences of countries such as Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
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The index methodology was approved by the commission members. Tatyana Moskalkova, who chaired the meeting, highly praised the results of the research and the development of the Human Rights Index by the Kyrgyz delegation.
Additionally, Uzbek ombudsman Feruza Eshmatova presented a report on "The Compliance with Youth Rights in the Member States of the CIS Human Rights Commission," emphasizing the importance of expanding opportunities for youth in education, employment, and healthcare. The Deputy Human Rights Defender of Armenia, Vladimir Oganesyan, shared experiences in protecting human rights in the context of the implementation of artificial intelligence.
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The next country to chair the CIS Human Rights Commission will be the Republic of Belarus. The sixth meeting of this commission is scheduled for April 2026 in Minsk.
