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