The purpose of the symposium is to demonstrate the national and international legislative and institutional framework for combating crimes related to human trafficking. The event also aims to explore regional and international agreements and conventions that serve as a standard framework for combating such crimes.

In addition, the symposium aims to raise awareness about common forms of such crimes, their modern development, optimal means of protection and prevention, as well as the use of international best practices and experience in combating them. Discussions at the event focused on global challenges in the fight against human trafficking and strategies to address them, as well as highlighting international partnerships aimed at combating these crimes.

The symposium is attended by representatives of international organizations, including UNICEF and its representative offices in the Gulf countries, the Office of the UN Permanent Coordinator in Saudi Arabia, the UNU on Drugs and Crime, the International Organization for Migration, the Ibtisam Association for Combating Human Trafficking, as well as KSA government agencies.

The head of the Uzbek delegation, Akmal Saidov, made a presentation at the symposium on Uzbekistan's experience in ensuring human rights and combating crimes related to human trafficking.

He informed about the latest achievements of the national human rights institutions of Uzbekistan in the field of human rights protection, close cooperation of the National Center for Human Rights with the UN human rights structures and the OIC NPCHR.

In particular, it was noted that in recent years Uzbekistan has strengthened the national legal framework, including stricter penalties for traffickers and enhanced protection of victims.

National laws have been revised in accordance with international standards, which has provided a clear definition of human trafficking and appropriate punishment for it.

It was emphasized that in order to combat human trafficking and forced labor, ensure the labor rights of citizens, and eliminate existing problems, 10 normative legal acts have been adopted over the past 2 years, including 3 laws, 1 decree, 2 resolutions of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and 4 government resolutions.

The National Rehabilitation Center of Uzbekistan and NGOs carry out systematic work to protect and assist victims of human trafficking and forced labor.

In 2023, the Center provided assistance to more than 2,278 victims, offering psychological, legal and professional support to facilitate their reintegration into society.

Information campaigns are widely carried out in the republic, in particular, 239 information and propaganda groups have been formed and a total of 9,807 information and propaganda events have been held.

It was emphasized that Uzbekistan is actively cooperating with international and foreign organizations such as the International Labor Organization, the U.S. Department of State and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to strengthen our collective response to this global challenge.

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