Uzbekistan Marks Constitution Day at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 16 December 2025, the Palais des Nations in Geneva hosted an event dedicated to Constitution Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan and to discussions on key reforms enshrined in the country’s newly updated Constitution.

The event took the form of a discussion titled “Human Dignity and Social Justice: Uzbekistan’s Constitution in Its New Edition — Guaranteeing Human Rights.”

Participants included Akmal Saidov, Director of the National Centre of Uzbekistan for Human Rights; Eldor Toshmatov, Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to the UN Office in Geneva; François Blum, President of the Geneva Diplomatic Circle; Marit Fosse, Editor-in-Chief of Diva International; and over 50 representatives from diplomatic missions, international organizations, expert circles, and media outlets.

During the discussion, Akmal Saidov presented the main provisions of the updated Constitution, focusing on strengthening the rule of law, expanding guarantees of human rights and freedoms, developing parliamentary and public oversight mechanisms, and enhancing the role of civil society institutions.

Special attention was given to innovations in the protection of personal rights, the development of digital and environmental rights, increasing transparency in government activities, and fostering a culture of constitutional awareness.

François Blum praised the new Constitution for its focus on human rights protection, promotion of social justice, and alignment with modern international standards. He emphasized that the constitutional reform represents a significant step in Uzbekistan’s democratic renewal and demonstrates the country’s readiness for open dialogue and further development of legal institutions.

Participants highlighted that the updated Constitution is the result of broad public discussion and constitutes the largest institutional and legal reform in Uzbekistan’s history of independence. The document reflects the country’s commitment to modernizing state governance, strengthening democratic institutions, and creating a stable legal environment aligned with international human rights standards.

The new Constitution also lays a strong foundation for long-term human rights programs, including the National Human Rights Strategy through 2030, and supports Uzbekistan’s continued cooperation with the UN and other international partners.

The event featured a book exhibition presenting a special brochure on Uzbekistan’s constitutional reforms.

The Geneva event provided an important international platform for professional exchange and reinforced Uzbekistan’s commitment to open and constructive engagement with the global community in promoting human rights, social justice, and sustainable development.