Welfare Category: Victims of harassment and violence

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).

What is the legal basis for providing the service?

Chapter 4, paragraph 30 of the Administrative Regulation approved by Resolution No. 354 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 25, 2024.

What is the timeframe for rendering the service?

It is organized immediately within the framework of the individual social rehabilitation program, which is drawn up within 5 working days from the day the woman and her children arrive at the regional center.

Will children be admitted to school or kindergarten even if they lack documents?

Yes, they will be admitted. Even during the period when documents are being restored, children’s right to education will not be suspended, based on a referral and formal act issued by the competent authorities (the Inson Center or a preventive inspector).

How is the children’s school attendance and safety ensured?

 Important rule: When children are temporarily placed in a kindergarten or school, bringing them to and picking them up from the educational institution (escorting them) is fully managed and provided by the regional center from a safety standpoint.

What kind of educational institutions are children placed in?

Depending on the child’s age, they are temporarily placed in preschool educational institutions (kindergarten) or general secondary educational institutions (school) located in the area closest to the rehabilitation center.