children’s rights
The Government of Uzbekistan is concerned with the spiritual upbringing of the youth. As part of the policy directions declared by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for the construction of a ‘New Uzbekistan’ and a ‘New Renaissance’, a separate subject has been introduced in the country’s schools. This subject pays special attention to teaching moral values, ethics, and achieving success — believed to be crucial in the upbringing of children. Textbooks for this subject are taught throughout all 11 years of school. (more…)
Two high-profile scandals related to mass poisonings of children with medicines in Uzbekistan over the past year indicate a systemic crisis, high level of corruption in pharmacology and lack of control in the supply of medicines.
The situation of child labor in the country has improved, but it has not been completely eradicated. (more…)