Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 27–28 May 2025, the International Conference titled “Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: Opportunities, Risks, and Vision for a Better Future” is taking place in Doha, the capital of Qatar. A delegation from Uzbekistan is participating in the forum.

The event is organized by the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar with support from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions.

The opening ceremony featured speeches by Mariam bint Abdullah Al-Attiyah, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar; Mohammed bin Ali Al-Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Qatar; Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Amina Bouayach, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Council of Morocco; Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, Chairperson of the Arab Parliament; representatives of the National Cybersecurity Agency, and UNDP.

During the conference, the head of the Uzbekistan delegation, Akmal Saidova, Director of the National Human Rights Center and member of the UN Human Rights Committee, emphasized the importance of Uzbekistan’s national experience in developing artificial intelligence technologies with consideration for human rights and ethical dimensions.

She highlighted that Uzbekistan has approved a National Strategy for the Development of AI Technologies through 2030, which, alongside technical priorities, stresses social and ethical aspects of digital transformation. Key focus areas include the development of AI solutions that promote job creation, support the education system, and improve digital literacy among the population.

Currently, Uzbekistan is actively implementing national programs aimed at enhancing IT competencies and digital skills. Additionally, a draft law on artificial intelligence has been adopted in the first reading, reflecting the country’s commitment to establishing a legal framework amid rapid technological development.

The conference has brought together over 400 participants from more than 70 countries, including representatives of governments, national human rights institutions, international organizations, academic entities, the private sector, and experts in digital technologies and artificial intelligence.

The scale of the event highlights not only the relevance of the topic but also the growing global interest in developing unified approaches to AI regulation from the perspective of human rights compliance.

Central to the conference is the search for balanced approaches to AI governance based on international standards related to human rights, ethics, and sustainable development.

Uzbekistan’s participation reflects the country’s active engagement in the global human rights agenda and its consistent foreign policy strategy aimed at strengthening international dialogue, promoting the rule of law, transparency, and building an inclusive digital ecosystem. The Uzbek delegation intends to present national experience and achievements in ethical AI regulation, digital transformation of public institutions, and human rights protection amid rapid digitalization.

The conference program includes discussions on a broad range of topics, such as protecting personal data in the digital environment; AI’s impact on democratic processes, freedom of expression, and access to information; issues of digital security and human rights in the context of defense and intelligence technologies; among others.

Special attention is given to the role of national human rights institutions in shaping policies and strategies that ensure digital solutions comply with international human rights obligations.

The Uzbekistan delegation will participate in relevant panel and working sessions, sharing national experience in human rights work in the digital age.

The conference will conclude on May 28, 2025, with the adoption of a Final Document containing recommendations to ensure human rights are respected in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.