03/03/2026
1. Annual Reported Cases of Gender-Based Violence
• Approximately 40,000 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) are reported in Uzbekistan each year, with the vast majority of survivors being women.
2. Legal Protection Orders and Domestic Violence
• In the first seven months of 2023, about 21,871 protection orders were issued to women victimized by pressure and violence.
• Out of these, nearly 85% (18,526) occurred within families — indicating that most violence happens at home.
3. Experience of Domestic Violence
• In one survey, 43% of women reported experiencing domestic violence from husbands or partners.
4. Trends and Reporting
• Official data show a significant increase in the number of identified cases of violence — in the first half of 2025, 48,303 cases were registered, a rise of 121% compared to the year before.
