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Addressing Domestic Violence: Upholding International Commitments in New Uzbekistan

In our country, the family and its relationships have long been regarded as a national value. The state legally protects issues of equality, mutual trust, and inviolability in family relationships. Recent comprehensive reforms in the Republic of Uzbekistan have established a robust legal framework to ensure equal rights and opportunities for women and men across all spheres of public life. These reforms aim to protect women from oppression and violence.


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Uzbekistan's Efforts in Addressing Climate Change Challenges

Today, the negative impacts of climate change pose a serious challenge to sustainable development and international security. The increasing urgency with which this issue is being raised from the UN platform highlights the gravity of this problem.


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Strengthening regional cooperation is the key to Central Asia's economic prosperity

On November 23-24, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Azerbaijan on a working visit and take part in a meeting of the UN Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA), which will be held in Baku.


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Empowering Democracy: Protecting Freedom of Expression and Media Integrity in Uzbekistan

Freedom of speech, opinion and information is a fundamental human right. According to Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes the freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. In addition, Arthur Sulzberger, publisher of The New York Times, noted that without free speech and reliable information, the rules of democracy and public trust will continue to crumble. In this regard, the role of the media is increasingly important, since free and independent media play a crucial role in ensuring democratic changes.


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Reforms and Media of Uzbekistan

The media field in Uzbekistan has undergone big changes in recent years. Especially in matters of public control, ensuring transparency in the activities of State bodies, shaping public opinion and strengthening democratic values.


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The law supports fair criticism of journalists in Uzbekistan

 “Currently, Uzbekistan has 2,140 media outlets. 626 more than in 2016. Among them, 65 percent are non-state media, which indicates the ongoing structural transformations in the sphere. It should be noted that along with traditional media outlets, online publications are rapidly developing too. Their number of increased to 745, and their audience is steadily growing,”


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Legislative changes introduced in Uzbekistan to protect property rights

Uzbekistan has introduced a number of changes to improve legislation on the protection of property rights.


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Uzbekistan: Parliament and women’s participation in it

In recent years, as a result of favorable conditions created primarily by the Head of State, large-scale work has been carried out in order to provide comprehensive support for the rights and legitimate interests of our women.


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Uzbekistan Strengthens Efforts Against the 'Shadow' Economy

In recent years, the country has steadily been implementing reforms to enhance tax administration, streamline the tax system for the development of economic sectors, and fortify the regulatory framework to curb the illegal economy. The efforts also involve reinforcing public control and legitimizing informal employment.


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Construction Potential of New Uzbekistan

Today, thanks to consistent reforms being implemented in New Uzbekistan, the construction industry, like the whole country, is moving to a new stage of development. The results of the implemented works are reflected in great changes in our social life, in particular, in the construction of the «Obod qishloq», «Obod mahalla», «New Uzbekistan» massifs, as well as in the joy of people who will have their own dream home for many years.