The initiative aimed to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of volunteer law students working in legal clinics, equipping them to provide more accessible, responsive, and inclusive legal assistance to people with disabilities and other socially vulnerable groups.

The programme was developed in line with Uzbekistan’s commitments under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and ongoing national reforms aimed at strengthening social protection, equality, and access to justice.

During the Summer School, participants explored international human rights standards, including the principles and provisions of the CRPD, international monitoring mechanisms, and good practices for protecting the rights of people with disabilities. Participants also examined Uzbekistan’s national legal framework governing disability rights, social protection measures, employment, education, accessibility, and state support mechanisms.

A key feature of the programme was its practical and interactive approach. Through case studies, role-playing exercises, legal counselling simulations, document analysis, and client interviewing exercises, participants strengthened their ability to provide disability-sensitive legal services and communicate effectively with clients facing complex social situations.