Finland-Uzbekistan Experience: Human Rights Discussed
March 03 , 2025
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A seminar was conducted in collaboration with the Nordic University, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman), and the Rule of Law Center of the University of Helsinki.
The seminar, which was held for the staff of the Ombudsman institution, was attended by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights of Uzbekistan, Feruza Eshmatova, Finnish Deputy Chancellor of Justice Mikko Pumalainen, and Director of the Rule of Law Center Tuija Brax, who shared their experience and best practices.
In Finland, the practice of monitoring the work of the President, the government and other state bodies from a legal standpoint, as well as the fairness of court proceedings while respecting the independence of the judicial system, the non-violation of the basic laws of citizens, and the prevention of excessive bureaucracy was studied.
The Ombudsman staff also conducted presentations on the latest legislative updates and discussed the issues of further improvement of the protection of human rights.
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Teachers’ Study Tour: Learning New Ideas for Uzbekistan from Sweden’s Education System
At the beginning of the visit, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Principal Laura Erdtman and her team at Fågelsångens School. During the meeting, participants learned about the school’s pedagogical innovations and development practices, educational processes, and modern teaching methods. They also toured the classrooms and observed the learning environment created for students.
During the visit to the Salem Library, the delegation familiarized themselves with the services provided to students, the book collection, and the library’s experience in promoting reading among children.
At the Centrum för flerspråkighet (Center for Multilingualism), they studied Sweden’s education system and its practices in supporting multilingualism.
Uzbek teachers also shared their own educational experiences and innovations, actively engaging in discussions and Q&A sessions. They learned about the harmony between theory and practice in Swedish education, teacher collaboration, inclusion, sustainable development, and the emphasis on developing independent analytical skills.
The visit served to strengthen bilateral cooperation, promote professional development through international experience, and lay the groundwork for future joint projects. Sweden’s educational experience offers valuable inspiration for Uzbekistan’s schools in areas such as innovative teaching approaches, lesson design, multilingual education, environmental awareness, creative thinking, and student development. As one of the initiatives of the “New Uzbekistan” project, such educational exchanges and opportunities create a foundation for nurturing the younger generation as leaders and key contributors to society.
As a gesture of gratitude, the Uzbek delegation presented children’s books in the Uzbek language to the Salem Library and the Mother Tongue Center. They also shared information about Uzbek culture and gifted samples of traditional fabrics and fruits from the sunny land of Uzbekistan.
Nordikning eng katta boyligisiz, aziz ustozlar!
Rektorimiz ustozlarning fidokorona mehnati, ilmiy salohiyati va qalb qo‘ri bilan qilayotgan mehnatlarini yuksak qadrlab, ularga yanada yorug‘ istiqbol yo‘lida kuch-g‘ayrat va omad tiladi.
Ilmiy-amaliy faoliyatda yutuqlarga erishgan, yoshlar bilan samarali ishlagan, targ‘ibot va tashabbuslarda faol bo‘lgan ustozlar alohida taqdirlandilar!
Jamoa a’zolariga sovg‘alar ulashildi, musiqiy lahzalar va samimiy suhbatlar yanada ko‘tarinki ruh bag‘ishladi.
Bayramona kayfiyat esa fotolarda aks etdi.
Bayramingiz muborak aziz ustozlar!
Nordik rektori - sharafli mukofot sohibi!
Shu jumladan, Xalqaro Nordik universiteti rektori, iqtisodiyot fanlari doktori, professor Sherzod Mustafakulov oliy taʼlimdagi yuksak kasbiy mahorati, fidokorona mehnatlari va soha taraqqiyotiga qo‘shayotgan munosib hissasi uchun “Oliy taʼlim aʼlochisi” ko‘krak nishoni bilan taqdirlandi.
Sharafli mukofot muborak, ustoz!
A New Step Toward Improving the Quality of Education
During the discussions, presentations of franchise and modern educational platforms were held, and opportunities for their integration into the national education system in cooperation with Nordic University were discussed.
In addition, agreements were reached to implement joint projects in school and preschool education programs within the framework of the meeting.