Facilitating the creation of a common legal space between Europe and Central Asia and enhancing human rights protection

As the European (continental) and Central Asian legal systems derive historically from common roots, they remain similar in many regards. The strategic goal of this Action is to initiate a process of creating a common legal space between Europe and Central Asia, based on European and international standards. This Action consists of two complementary components: raising awareness about Council of Europe Conventions and enhancing human rights protection through education.The latter component is implemented within the framework of the Council of Europe Programme on Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP). 

Raising awareness about Council of Europe Conventions

Council of Europe Conventions are considered as a key reference to reinforce human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and to promote a common legal space at pan-European level and beyond. It is therefore important to promote a sound understanding and effective implementation of the Conventions system among national authorities and civil society actors in Central Asia. Within the framework of the Action and depending on the needs and priorities of each partner, the following activities on regional and national level are organised:

  • Legislative review and assessments;
  • Preparation of recommendations and publications;
  • Peer to-peer exchanges, conferences, seminars, working groups etc.
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Discussion on the modalities of co-operation with Turkmenistan within the Central Asia Rule of Law Programme

On 5 May 2020 a co-ordination meeting between the Central Asia Rule of Law Programme and representatives of Turkmen authorities was organised online. Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs, Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan as well as representatives of the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan and the EU Delegation to Turkmenistan participated in the meeting. The Programme's team presented its main actions, regional and national modalities, as well as activities of the Action "Promoting transparency and action against economic crime" that can be potentially implemented in Turkmenistan. The representatives of Turkmen authorities shared their perspective on the implementation of the Programme and marked several priority areas. These suggestions are being considered by the Programme team, while the parties agreed to continue discussions on concrete activities to be held in Turkmenistan. 

The video-conference was also reflected on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/1985.

Central Asia Rule of Law Programme 2020-2023 is a joint initiative co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the Council of Europe in five Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Video-conference 5 May 2020
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