MAIN FORMS OF COOPERATION BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN AND THE UN COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Abstract

As we all know, since the first days of independence, unprecedented reforms have been implemented in all spheres of life in our country. In particular, changes in economic, social, and cultural spheres have pleased all our citizens. At the core of all these reforms lies the protection of human rights and freedoms. These reforms have not overlooked persons with disabilities either. Numerous regulatory legal acts continue to be adopted in our country to support them. This article examines the cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the main forms of that cooperation, and the activities of the Committee. Specifically, it highlights the procedure for submitting periodic reports by States Parties within the framework of the Convention, the process of reviewing these reports by the Committee, and the practice of issuing concluding observations. Moreover, the role and importance of alternative reports submitted by civil society, particularly organizations of persons with disabilities, are analyzed. This article provides detailed information about the bilateral relations between Uzbekistan and the Committee, as well as the initial impressions of this cooperation. It also presents important data regarding Uzbekistan’s international relations with other global actors in this field.