Welfare Category: Placement of women in a rehabilitation center

What is the legal basis for providing the service?

The relevant paragraphs of Chapters 2, 4, and 5 of the Administrative Regulation approved by Resolution No. 354 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 25, 2024.

What happens if there are no available places in the local center of one’s region?

If there are no vacancies in the center at the woman’s place of residence, she will be placed in a rehabilitation center (or NGO centers) in a neighboring region or another region of her choice. The travel expenses to another province are covered by the center (Paragraphs 24 and 34).

In which cases is placement in the center refused?

• When the woman does not voluntarily give consent to placement or refuses to receive a protection order;

• When a medical examination detects acute infectious, severe mental, or active-stage tuberculosis diseases that can be transmitted to others (in this case, treatment is first provided in a hospital) (Paragraph 26).

What is provided to women in the center?

Free shelter (sleeping space), food, and personal hygiene products are provided. In addition, comprehensive psychological, legal, and medical assistance is rendered (Paragraphs 6 and 30).

How long can one live in the center (shelter)?

Temporary accommodation (shelter) is provided for a period of up to 6 months in accordance with the individual social rehabilitation program (Paragraph 6).

What is the main condition for placement in the center (shelter)?

Important condition: For placement in regional rehabilitation centers for in-depth assistance, a protection order must be processed and issued for the woman (Paragraph 18).

Who can use the service? (Individuals)

Women who have suffered from harassment and violence, who have attempted suicide or have suicidal tendencies, and their minor children.

How can the service be used and where is it located?

Based on your application and consent, it is carried out through the cooperation of “Inson” centers and district (city) departments of internal affairs. On the designated day of service rendering, the internal affairs bodies will transport and place the woman and her children into the center themselves (Paragraph 27).