Protection orders were issued to 21,871 women who endured harassment and violence in Uzbekistan during the last seven months of 2023, as reported by Ogiloy Orozova, the head of the Family and Women's Committee.
Of these cases, a significant amount of 84.7%, totaling 18,526, involved instances of harassment and violence within families. While this marks a decrease from the same period in the previous year, Orozova emphasizes the continued importance of bolstering cooperation between relevant state organizations and civil society institutions to address recent cases of domestic violence.
Issuing protection orders led to the restoration of 9,362 families, and conflicts were successfully resolved in 11,350 households. Additionally, 5,495 formalized protection orders resulted in administrative or criminal consequences for the perpetrators and the restoration of the violated rights of women.
A protection order serves as an official document offering state protection to victims of harassment and violence. It empowers authorities to take measures against those who harass or commit violence against women. Law enforcement agencies issue these orders to women who have suffered physical or psychological abuse, whether from husbands, boyfriends, in-laws, coworkers, supervisors, or others. These protection orders are valid for 30 days, starting from the moment of issuance, ensuring legal safeguards for victims.
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