Welfare Category: Reporting an incident of harassment and violence

Administrative Regulation approved by Resolution No. 354 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 25, 2024.

• When the affected women do not give their consent to use the service or refuse to receive a protection order;

• When a medical examination detects acute infectious, severe mental, or active-stage tuberculosis diseases that prevent staying at the center (in this case, the individual is first placed in a hospital).

• In the form of a day clinic (day visit): Short-term and long-term psychological and legal assistance is provided at “Inson” centers.

• In a residential (shelter) form: Free accommodation for up to 6 months, food, clothing, and necessary services are provided in rehabilitation centers (shelters).

• Immediately (within 1 working day): The situation is initially assessed, the victim is placed in the “Primary Assistance Room,” and a protection order is issued.

• Within 5 working days: When placed in a rehabilitation center (shelter), an individual long-term assistance program is drawn up by specialists.

When applying, the following information is entered:

• The surname, first name, and patronymic of the service user;
• Year, date of birth, and address.

Note: No additional papers or certificates are required for placement in a hospital or rehabilitation center.

• Women who have experienced harassment and violence, who have attempted suicide or have suicidal tendencies, and their minor children;

• Any physical and legal entities who have witnessed an incident of violence (third parties).

• By contacting the “Inson” social services center in your region or the social worker in your mahalla;

• By calling the internal affairs bodies’ “102” number or meeting with your local preventive inspector;

• By contacting the numbers 1146 (“Helpline”) or 112.