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Sept. 29, 2023, 9:40 a.m.
Countries: Syria, Uzbekistan
Variables: BR-DATA-1

"21.5 births per 1000 population"
June 17, 2023, 5:11 p.m.
Countries: Croatia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Uzbekistan
Variables: MARR-SCALE-2

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June 17, 2023, 3:32 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: IAW-LAW-1

According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1134 and 1143 .
June 17, 2023, 3:32 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: IAD-LAW-1

According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents?. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1134 and 1135.
June 17, 2023, 3:32 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: LO-LAW-1

According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), the law prohibits discrimination in access to credit based on gender. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Law on the Guarantees of Equal Rights and Opportunities for Men and Women, Art. 20. According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), a woman can sign a contract in the same way as a man. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Family Code, Arts. 2, 19 and 22. According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), a woman can register a business in the same way as a man. The WBL database...more
June 17, 2023, 11:41 a.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1

"Under the Constitution of Uzbekistan, all Uzbek citizens have the Constitutional guarantee to own and dispose of property at her or his own discretion. This includes ownership, employment, and the right to any revenues generated from said property ownership. The Constitution also guarantees the right and privacy of bank deposits and the right to inheritance, which provides secure access to land and asset allocation (Constitution of Uzbekistan, s. 36, 54). Likewise, the Civil Code of Uzbekistan guarantees the right to possession and disposal of private property as well as the right to recourse in the case of an eventual infringement of rights (Civil Code of Uzbekistan, s. 164). Under article...more
June 17, 2023, 11:31 a.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1

"The right to property and to inheritance is guaranteed by the Constitution of Uzbekistan under article 36 as fundamental economic and social rights... The Gender and Land rights database indicates that, as a result, inheritance is typically transferred from father to son" (3-4).
June 17, 2023, 11:29 a.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1

"With respect to assets acquired within marriage and treatment during divorce, Uzbek law protects women’s right to access an equal shared of joint property acquired during the course of marriage (Gender and Land Rights Database); however, proceeding a divorce, suggests that women may be left with little to no property rights in practice despite these guarantees (Refugee Review Tribunal)" (3).
June 17, 2023, 11:27 a.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, ATFPA-PRACTICE-2

"Regarding household responsibilities, article 2 of the Family Code of Uzbekistan outlines that women and men in marriage shall have equality of personal and property rights as well as a mutual consent in decision-making" (3). "Despite legislation codifying equality within the household, it appears that that there is a divergence between the law and customary practise... men are most often considered the de facto head of the household. This may impact women’s ability to access land when land is deeded solely to the head of household, most likely the husband or father" (3).
June 17, 2023, 11:14 a.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1

"According to ADB, the number of women-owned properties (including but not limited to housing) is about 30%. According to the same report, “cars, agricultural machinery, equipment, and livestock are also traditionally owned by men (author’s note: father-in-law, spouse, male blood relatives).”[13] Housing, as a rule, is registered for a woman as an exception or as an additional property for a man. Even in such cases, a woman is not always able to dispose of property, among other things, due to legal illiteracy and poor access to legal assistance" (para 19). "In practice, women cannot get away from aggressive husbands and dysfunctional marriages, including because of the lack of housing. When...more
June 17, 2023, 11:14 a.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1

"When inheriting property, preference in the family is given to the male part, while the daughter is considered to belong to the husband’s family, and it is assumed that kelin (the traditional institution of a daughter-in-law in Uzbekistan) must remain in the husband’s house" (para 20).
June 17, 2023, 11:14 a.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: PW-PRACTICE-3

"In turn, bigamy becomes the reason for frequent scandals and domestic violence in an official marriage, and for informal wives – the lack of legal guarantees in inheritance and division of property for both women and common children" (para 28).
May 5, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-8

According to the source, the largest ethnic group traditionally practices cousin marriage and the culture is accepting of this practice–indicating moderately high prevalence (VC - CODER COMMENT). "Kyrgyzstan contains several dominant ethnic groups—Kyrgyz,Kazakhs, Russians, and Uzbeks. The patrilineal principle of kinship prevails in Central Asian societies. Ethnologists have long recognized that Kyrgyz, Tajiks,and Uzbeks trace ancestry differently and marry according to very different rules. This paper concerns marriage patterns within the Uzbek ethnic group, and spe-cifically ethnic Uzbeks living in southern Kyrgyzstan. Ethnic Uzbeks frequently prefer to marry first cousins, producing local communities tightly bound by inter-marriage. Uzbeks have endogamous marriage patterns in which individuals are encouraged to marry cross-cousins...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: AFE-PRACTICE-1

"The kengash of citizens’ assemblies includes not only a specialist from the district (or municipal) women’s committee on work with women and the strengthening of spiritual and moral values, but also crime prevention inspectors and heads of educational institutions, rural health centres and family clinics." (14)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The creation of these assemblies outside of spiritual and moral matters gives women a higher sense of comfort in speaking up in issues such as education and health. This implies that women may not have been as comfortable voicing their concerns which can become a barrier in the long run). "In order to implement article 4 of the Convention, a...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-3

"Over the period 2016–2019, with the assistance of the diplomatic and consular agencies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 69 victims of human trafficking were returned home (two from Azerbaijan; four from Dubai (United Arab Emirates); six from India; three from Oman; 16 from Kazakhstan; two from Kyrgyzstan; two from Turkey; three from China; 12 from the Russian Federation; four from Tanam (Eritrea); four from Malaysia; and six from Shanghai (China)." (17).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: PW-LAW-1

"In 2016, the following cases were heard under the Criminal Code:...26 cases (28 persons) under article 126 (polygamy)...In 2017:...33 cases (34 persons) under article 126...In 2019 (nine months):...one case (one person) under article 126..."(33-34)(NF - CODER COMMENT - Since it is under the criminal code, polygamy is considered illegal in Uzbekistan with no exceptions).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-1

"In 2016, the following cases were heard under the Criminal Code:...29 cases (79 persons) under article 136 (forcing a woman into marriage or obstructing a woman’s entry into marriage); and one case (two persons)...In 2017:...and 23 cases (46 persons) under article 136...In 2018:...; and eight cases (18 persons) under article 136...In 2018:...and eight cases (18 persons) under article 136...In 2019 (nine months):... 11 cases (27 persons) under article 136..." (33-34).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: DV-LAW-1

"...and in 2019 the legislation adopted included: the Protection of Victims, Witnesses and Other Participants in Criminal Proceedings Act of 14 January 2019…"(4). "The Protection of Women from Harassment and Violence Act of 2 September 2019 defines the concepts of sexual, physical, economic and psychological violence. The harassment of women is distinguished from other forms of violence as an action (or inaction) that diminishes women’s human dignity and includes workplace harassment. In accordance with the Act, the entities involved in combating harassment and violence against women are not only law enforcement bodies, but also central and local executive authorities, education, labour and health authorities, women’s and other non-governmental organizations, citizens’...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: IIP-LAW-2

"[A]nd in 2019 the legislation adopted included:…the Personal Data Act of 2 July 2019…"(4)(NF - CODER COMMENT - This legislation protects the information of citizens, ensuring that their privacy and sensitive information is not disbursed without the consent of the individual in question. This can impact women's protection online by protecting their information which can curb instances of online stalking). "A significant contribution to the development of gender legislation adopted in Uzbekistan was made in 2019 by, inter alia:...[T]he Protection of Women from Harassment and Violence Act of 2 September 2019..."(4). "The Protection of Women from Harassment and Violence Act of 2 September 2019 defines the concepts of sexual, physical,...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1

"Women’s non-governmental non-profit organizations are active in the area of combating domestic violence: many have set up helplines and social services bureaux, conduct consultations with lawyers and psychologists in rural areas, open shelters and small operations in the form of social enterprises, and offer professional courses for particularly vulnerable segments of the population (such as victims of domestic violence arriving in temporary shelters; victims of trafficking; women released on parole from places of detention; and women in difficult life situations). Over 200 innovative schools have been established to prepare young people for family life. Every year, non-governmental non-profit organizations take part in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: DMW-PRACTICE-1

"The Guarantees of Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men Act states that the family, motherhood, paternity and childhood are protected by the State, women and men have equal rights and responsibilities in family relations, and family relations are based on:...equality of rights and responsibilities with respect to domestic work; the maintenance, upbringing and education of children employment; and protection of the rights and interests of minors and non-working members of the family. Parents have equal rights to receive an allowance to care for infants and family members with disabilities, and both parents are entitled to paid leave in connection with the birth of a child. The duration of...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: ACR-LAW-1

"The Act establishes a separate article 11 on the protection of women’s reproductive rights, which states that the protection of women’s reproductive health includes: obtaining reliable and complete information about their reproductive health, methods of treatment of infertility and contraception; ensuring access to reproductive health services; and obtaining medical consultations and services on reproductive health issues, while respecting confidentiality. Women have the right to treatment for infertility and reproductive health care before pregnancy, during birth and in the postnatal period, with modern treatment methods and social protection from the State." (27-28).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: LBHO-LAW-2

"Uzbekistan is taking consistent measures for the practical realization of equality between women and men; it has adopted the Guarantees of Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men Act, which has defined the main thrusts of State policy to ensure gender equality in all spheres of society and has established the powers of government agencies and the forms of participation of civil society institutions in this area. The Act established the Gender Equality Commission, which: participates in the development and implementation of State programmes to ensure...measures to increase women’s public and sociopolitical activity on an equal basis with men..."(10). "The Act allows for the establishment of temporary special measures...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1

"[I]n 2017, the legislation adopted included: the Anti-Corruption Act of 3 January 2017; the Protection of Children from Information Harmful to Their Health Act of 8 September 2017…"(3)(NF - CODER COMMENT - This act broadly states that children should be protected from sexual and labor exploitation, trafficking, along with exposure to violent, traumatic, and suicidal information. This law also bans the desimination of ideas including those that deny family values, promote debauchery and pornography, and inducing disrespect for parents and other family members.). "In accordance with the Anti-Human Trafficking Act of 17 April 2008, government agencies work to protect the rights and lawful interests of citizens who are victims of...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: ATC-DATA-5

"Over the past three years, more than 5,000 legal and regulatory instruments have been adopted, including four new codes, 162 Acts and 1,209 presidential Acts (340 decrees and 869 decisions), which have served as the legal basis for the liberalization and democratization of all areas of public and State life, for the sustainable and accelerated development of the economy and the social sphere and for improving the well-being of the nation. Uzbekistan has acceded to International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention Nos. 81, 87, 129 and 144 concerning freedom of association and protection of the right to form trade unions; forced labour; the implementation of international labour standards; labour inspection in...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: ATFPA-PRACTICE-1

"The civil registry offices have established 'family universities', where work is being done to prepare young people for family life." (32)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The creation of these family universities indicates that family life still plays a major role in society). "Since the start of 2019 there have been 96 schools operating in the country’s regions, where about 6,000 couples getting married have been trained; regulations for the selection and holding of the national contest Ibratli Oila ('Model Family') have been developed."(36).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1

"Preventive work has been carried out with 33,000 troubled families on the verge of divorce, resulting in a normalization of the situation for 22,000 families and the prevention of more than 27,000 family break-ups." (32).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: GP-DATA-1

"The total number of women working in the Ministry of Agriculture in 2019 was 417 (13.7 percent), of whom 6 were in managerial positions (1.1 percent). The total number of rural women farm heads and managers in the agricultural sector in 2018 was 9,371 (6.2 percent); in 2019 that number was 8,650 women (5.6 percent)." (31).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-1

"Significant attention is being paid to the further development of women’s sports in the country’s regions. Pursuant to a Cabinet of Ministers decision of 29 January 2019 on the broad dissemination of narratives promoting a healthy lifestyle in Uzbekistan and the involvement of the population in physical culture and mass sport, a policy framework was approved for the development of physical culture and mass sport in Uzbekistan for the period 2019–2023. Since October 2018, a system of sports activities has been established covering 'Youth Week', 'Women’s Week', 'Neighbourhood and Older Person’s Week' and 'Education Week', with more than 6,000 mass sporting events held throughout the country and attended by more...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2

"The reproductive rights of citizens, based on article 10 of the Act, include: independent decision-making on the birth of their children using safe and effective reproductive technologies; obtaining reliable and complete information on their reproductive health; access to safe methods of birth control and use of contraception; medical and preventive services and protection from means that pose a threat to health, including the use of scientific experimentation; obtaining medical, social and psychological assistance, and information in exercising their reproductive rights; and the use of assisted reproductive technologies. The Act establishes a separate article 11 on the protection of women’s reproductive rights, which states that the protection of women’s reproductive health...more