Aichurok Nazaralieva, deputy ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, spoke at an international conference in Lahore, Pakistan.
The event marked the 30th anniversary of the Ombudsman’s Office of Punjab province. It focused on the role of ombudsman institutions in strengthening accountability, governance and the protection of citizens’ rights.
Participants discussed the digital transformation of ombudsman institutions and shared institutional practices in human rights work.
Nazaralieva’s presentation covered the constitutional and legal status of Kyrgyzstan’s Akyikatchy Institute, its main areas of work and results for 2025–2026. She also outlined its handling of public complaints, monitoring and inspections, and measures sent to government bodies.
The presentation also addressed public legal education, legal reviews of draft regulations, research into systemic human rights issues and international cooperation.
Cooperation with ombudsmen in Turkey, Russia, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan was cited as an example. The institutions exchange information promptly on protecting the rights of citizens in other countries. Representatives from 19 countries attended the conference.