Samarkand Forum on Human Rights

Uzbekistan is hosting the fifth Samarkand Forum on Human Rights, an international gathering focused on human rights issues. An opinion piece on the event highlights the country's use of the forum to present itself as a growing voice on rights issues in Central Asia. The event continues Samarkand's role as a recurring venue for international human rights dialogue.

The 5th Samarkand Forum on Human Rights is scheduled to be held on September 28-29, continuing Uzbekistan's annual platform for regional and international discussion of human rights issues. The event is expected to bring together officials, experts and civil society representatives. Further details about participants and agenda have not been announced.