Introductory Meeting with Newly Appointed Ombudsperson (Akyikatchy) Dzhamilya Dzhamanbaeva

“An independent, pluralistic, accessible and effective Ombudsperson Institute that implements its mandate to promote and protect human rights with necessary financial and human resources, in line with the Paris Principles, is an essential pillar of the human rights protection system in Kyrgyzstan, in line with Kyrgyzstan’s pledge as candidate for the Human Rights Council and recommendations of UN Human Rights Mechanisms”, underlined Antje Grawe, UN Resident Coordinator in the Kyrgyz Republic. She noted that the UN family in Kyrgyzstan looks forward to continuing its cooperation with the Akyikatchy and her Institute , including through provision of technical advice on upgrading the Law “On Akyikatchy” through an open, inclusive and consultative process; supporting her continued engagement with UN Human Rights Mechanisms;  reinforcing cooperation with civil society, as well as strengthening the capacity of the Akyikatchy in Bishkek and in its regional offices, among other. 

“The celebration this year of the 75thanniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights gives us a unique opportunity to cooperate on joint initiatives and activities, promoting the universality of human rights and expanding civic space to make the enjoyment of human rights a reality in the Kyrgyz Republic” added Fabio Piana, UN Human Rights Central Asia Regional Representative ad interim.