An Academy representative delivered a speech at an international conference dedicated to combating human trafficking.

An international conference on the topic: “Global challenges in combating human trafficking: the role of society and international cooperation” was held in the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The event was organized by the National commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan on combating human trafficking and ensuring decent work, in cooperation with the International organization for migration / UN migration agency. The conference was dedicated to World day against trafficking in persons, which is observed annually on 30 July

The event brought together over 110 specialists and experts representing government institutions, civil society organizations, academia, international organizations, and diplomatic missions.

The head of the department of international law and human rights protection of the Law enforcement academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, doctor of law, professor L.Kh. Isakov, delivered a report on the topic “Human trafficking and human rights: international standards and national obligations”. In his presentation, he paid special attention to the existing international legal mechanisms in the field of combating human trafficking, the obligations of states to ensure human rights, as well as the analysis of reforms in national legislation.

The conference participants particularly emphasized that, in the context of globalization, crimes related to human trafficking pose a threat not only to individuals but also to the security and stability of society as a whole. It was highlighted that every year millions of people around the world become victims of this evil, and the scale of the problem continues to grow. The conference included sessions on the following topics: “Human trafficking: current threats and trends”, “The role of international cooperation in combating human trafficking”, and “The importance of civil society institutions in protecting victims”.

During the discussions, issues such as the emergence of new forms of human trafficking in the digital environment, the importance of cross-border coordination, and the effectiveness of non-state sector participation were addressed. As a result of the conference, national achievements were summarized, advanced international experience was studied, and priority tasks in this field were identified.