The key facts

  • By December 2026, the 'Safe and Respectful Work Environment' portal will be launched for anonymous reports of violations
  • 700 facilitators in 14 regions will train 35,000 employees of government organizations
  • The program is based on presidential decree No. PP-345 dated 21.09.2026 and Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 518 dated 28.09.2026

Launch of the program

Uzbekistan has begun implementing the National Program aimed at protecting the rights and dignity of employees and preventing harassment, violence and discrimination in the workplace. An event dedicated to the practical implementation of the program was held in Tashkent, attended by about 70 representatives of government agencies, international organizations and development partners.

Statements by participants

Nozimakhon Davletova, adviser to the head of the Presidential Administration and chief coordinator of the Project Office for Human Capital Development, emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of mutual respect in every organization. According to her, thanks to the reform initiated by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a mechanism is being created to foster inter-institutional respect for every person regardless of gender, which should become the norm in every organization. The event was also attended by Supreme Court Chairperson Robakhon Makhmudova, Deputy Prosecutor General Svetlana Artykova, UNFPA Resident Representative in Uzbekistan Nigina Abaszade and UN Resident Coordinator in Uzbekistan Sabine Machl. They emphasized the importance of turning the guarantees enshrined in legislation into truly functioning mechanisms and strengthening interagency cooperation.

Key measures of the program

By December of this year, a digital portal called 'Safe and Respectful Work Environment' is planned to be launched, through which employees will be able to anonymously report violations of legislation in the workplace. In 14 regions, 700 facilitators will be trained — specialists who assist in organizing training and interaction. They will train 35,000 employees responsible for human resource management and creating a safe work environment in government organizations. In addition, mechanisms will be introduced for reviewing employee complaints and tracking the measures taken.

Legal basis

The program is implemented on the basis of presidential decree No. PP-345 dated September 21, 2026 and Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 518 dated September 28, 2026.