Results of the XVI International Festival of Documentary Films on Human Rights “Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan 2022”
The opening ceremony of the XVI International Festival of Documentary Films on Human Rights “Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan 2022” was held on 14 November 2022, in Bishkek at “Bellagio Premium”, Avangard Business Center, from 6 to 9 p.m. Representatives of government services, international and national experts, representatives of embassies and international organizations, as well as filmmakers and civic activists took part in the ceremony. This year the festival was held under the slogan “Climate and Crises: the Situation with the Fundamental Rights of Citizens, Alternatives for the SDGs”.
“The key topic is human rights in times of crises and disasters, because during such a period of trials it is important to find alternative strategies to promote Sustainable Development Goals. This is possible only if human rights and freedoms are respected and citizens participate equally in the decision-making process at all levels of government.”
