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The social and legal situation of women in Uzbekistan has been influenced by local traditions, religion, the earlier Soviet regime and changing social norms since independence. [3] Maternal healthcare and availability of contraceptives.
In Uzbekistan, 7.2% of women aged 20–24 years old who were married or in a union before age 18. The adolescent birth rate is 18.9 per 1,000 women aged 15–19 as of 2017, down from 20.9 per 1,000 in 2016. As of February 2021, 32.7% of seats in parliament were held by women.
A few years ago, conversations around gender-based violence in Uzbekistan were unwritten taboo. In fact, many people may have even gone as far as denying its existence. However, today we’re starting to see a shift in these entrenched attitudes, linked to renewed efforts towards gender equality.
8 Mac 2021 · The findings reveal that existing gender inequalities in Uzbekistan make women especially vulnerable to negative economic shocks such as COVID-19.
22 Jun 2022 · Uzbekistan’s judicial system perceives women as wives in domestic violence cases and does not shy away from punishing them for responding to abuse. Civil Society Activists Launch Campaign ...
4 Jul 2019 · In April this year, Uzbekistan’s Women’s Committee published a draft law designed to prevent sex discrimination. The Women’s Committee, set up in 1991, aims to improve women’s status in ...
13 Feb 2021 · Young women in Uzbekistan are using technology to help improve the lives of other Uzbeks., by Rimma Mukhtarova and Sabina Baki. Originally from a small desert town in Uzbekistan,...
26 Feb 2021 · For example, the Challenge’s academic partner, Inha University in Tashkent, has seen a dramatic increase in the number of women students—from 8% in 2016 to 35% in 2018, and still climbing. Such progress in line with Uzbekistan’s national goal to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
17 Jun 2024 · Key Report Findings. The CGA highlights Uzbekistan's significant progress on gender equality since 2017. Notable advancements include ensuring equal pay and removing job restrictions for women...
Today, the United Nations Development Programme jointly with the Senate of the Republic of Uzbekistan launched the “Uzbekistan Women Leaders Caucus” to promote women's empowerment, gender equality, women’s leadership skills, public awareness on equality between men and women, and conduct a broad public discussion on the reforms under the ...
