Following the elections held during the ECOSOC session in New York, Uzbekistan has been elected as a member of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) for the 2027–2029 term.
Established in 1992 in Vienna, the CCPCJ serves as a cornerstone intergovernmental body within the ECOSOC system. It is responsible for shaping global policy on crime prevention, advancing criminal justice systems, and upholding the rule of law. The Commission comprises 40 member states, each elected for a three-year term.
The election process was highly competitive. Uzbekistan vied for one of the four seats allocated to the Asia-Pacific region alongside major powers like China, Japan, India, and Saudi Arabia. Even after India withdrew its candidacy shortly before the vote, the stakes remained high. Ultimately, Uzbekistan’s candidacy received unanimous support from all ECOSOC members. The inclusion of countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Peru in this cohort underscores the high prestige and global significance of the body.
Membership in the Commission presents Uzbekistan with several strategic opportunities. Specifically, it enables the country to help draft international standards for crime prevention and combating transnational threats. It also paves the way for deeper practical cooperation with the UN and other international organizations, while facilitating expert and technical assistance to further refine Uzbekistan’s national criminal justice system.
Uzbekistan’s three-year tenure on the Commission will officially begin on January 1, 2027, and conclude at the end of 2029.
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