Issyk-Kul, Cholpon-Ata, June 26–28, 2026 — The II Constitutional Readings, dedicated to the Day of the Lawyer of the Kyrgyz Republic, were held in Kyrgyzstan. They brought together more than 110 participants—representatives of the Constitutional Court, the judicial system, the Jogorku Kenesh (Paliament), the Akyikatchy (Ombudsman) Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic, the prosecutor's office, other government bodies, the academic and legal communities, international organizations, as well as experts from Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, Belarus, Uzbekistan, the People's Republic of China, and other countries.

The focus of the II Constitutional Readings was on constitutional guarantees of human rights and freedoms, ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities and other socially vulnerable population groups, developing inclusive access to justice, the digitalization of the legal sphere, and the application of international human rights standards, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Following the II Constitutional Readings, a resolution was adopted with recommendations aimed at strengthening constitutional guarantees of human rights and freedoms, improving legislation, and developing accessible and inclusive justice.

Emil Oskonbaev, Chairman of the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, emphasized:

“It is no coincidence that the program of the Constitutional Readings includes issues of access to justice, the digital environment, social rights, and international standards for the protection of human rights. All these topics share one goal — to make human rights a reality for everyone.

The participation of representatives from different countries and various professional communities gives our forum special value. It is in open dialogue that ideas and solutions are born that help to improve legislation, law enforcement practices, and the activities of state institutions.”

Alexandra Solovieva, UNDP Resident Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic, noted:

“The Constitution is not just the Basic Law of the state. It is the foundation of the social contract that defines a system of values, guarantees human rights and freedoms, establishes a balance between the powers of the state and the interests of citizens, and also creates the basis for the sustainable development of the country.”

“UNDP highly values the established partnership with the Kyrgyz Republic and reaffirms its readiness to continue supporting national efforts to strengthen the rule of law, develop effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions, expand access to justice, and promote human rights in accordance with the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”

The II Constitutional Readings have confirmed their role as an authoritative national platform for professional dialogue on issues of constitutional development, the rule of law, and human rights protection. Their implementation helps to strengthen cooperation between state institutions, the academic and legal community, civil society, and international partners in implementing the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030, which is aimed at strengthening the rule of law, expanding access to justice, and protecting human rights.

About the Organizers

The II Constitutional Readings were organized by the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic and the International University of the Kyrgyz Republic, with the organizational support of the country's leading higher educational institutions that provide legal training.

The event was held with the support of the UNDP and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland's project “Strengthening Human Rights Protection and Equal Access to Justice in the Kyrgyz Republic,” as well as the public associations “Lawyers of Kyrgyzstan” and the “Association of Social Work Schools of Kyrgyzstan.”