In Central Asia, RWI’s cooperation with NHRIs has primarily centred on knowledge exchange and initiatives aimed at strengthening institutional capacities through education and training programmes. By working closely with these NHRIs, we have supported their development as effective actors in the promotion and protection of human rights, contributing to advancing regional dialogue and fostering more resilient and capable human rights institutions in the region.
Click on the countries below to learn more about RWI’s cooperation with NHRIs in Central Asia.
Commissioner for Human Rights, Kazakhstan (CHRK)
In 2004, two representatives from CHRK participated in an RWI-hosted seminar for alumni from Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The event brought together former participants of RWI’s courses and trainings to share their experiences and discuss how they had applied their knowledge. The Kazakh representatives had previously taken part in the 2003 Regional Advanced Programme on Human Rights.
Ombudsman of the Kyrgyzstan Republic (OKR)
In 2004, RWI collaborated with OKR to strengthen its institutional and staff capacity through training seminars and courses. While the focus was on the main office, regional representatives also participated. The project included study visits and regional training with the Kazakh Ombudsman institution, the Kazakh Human Rights Commission, and the Ombudsman Institution of Uzbekistan. These activities not only enhanced institutional knowledge but also promoted regional cooperation among human rights bodies in Central Asia.
Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In 2004, RWI engaged with the Ombudsman Institution of Uzbekistan as part of a regional initiative to strengthen human rights institutions in Central Asia. Representatives participated in study visits and regional training alongside the Ombudsman institutions of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, as well as the Kazakh Human Rights Commission. These activities facilitated knowledge-sharing on institutional and operational matters while fostering greater regional cooperation among human rights bodies.