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A child protection organisation in Sharjah has warned that artificial intelligence makes it easier to create fake explicit images of children for bullying, exploitation and blackmail. Recommendations for families and the penalties under UAE law are provided.
Aziz KarimovFirst Deputy Director of the National Agency for Social Protection Shahnoza Mirziyoyeva stated that children should not be viewed only as the future — for parents they are, above all, the most important part of today. She called for international cooperation in protecting children and for building a culture of intolerance toward violence.
Javlon TursunovThe German government has approved the key provisions of a reform on child protection online: a ban on social media for children under 13 (except verified platforms), age-based restrictions for teenagers aged 13–18, an age-verification app in 2027, and an AI educational program for primary school students. The final laws have not yet been passed, and the timing of the measures' entry into force is unknown.
Aziz KarimovThe President of Uzbekistan signed a law strengthening the protection of children from violence. Involving minors in alcohol use carries up to 5 years, drugs — 5 to 7 years, and up to 10 years with aggravating circumstances. The law also provides for up to 25 years or life imprisonment for sexual violence against children under 14.
Otabek YusupovThe President of Uzbekistan adopted a resolution on additional measures to improve the system of social protection of children. In Samarkand, based on the Icelandic Barnahus model, a 'Najot' center will be created, where from October 20 interrogations and other procedural actions with minor victims will be conducted with mandatory audio and video recording. The recordings may be used in court without summoning the child. From 2027, such children will be guaranteed free legal assistance.
Otabek YusupovBy presidential decree PQ–375 of October 14, 2026, a 'Najot' center is being created in Samarkand for procedural actions involving minor crime victims. Audio and video recordings of interrogations can be used in court without summoning the child, and from 2027 children will receive free lawyers.
Aziz KarimovActing Head of the UNICEF Office in Uzbekistan Geoffrey Ijumba welcomed the signing of a law aimed at improving the system of protecting children from all forms of violence. According to him, the changes expand state legal aid for affected children and strengthen accountability in educational institutions. The upcoming opening of the 'Najot' center based on the Barnahus model was also noted.
Aziz KarimovPresident Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law tightening penalties for crimes against children. Sexual violence against children under 14 is now punishable by up to 25 years in prison or life imprisonment, with no statute of limitations. The law was adopted after a widely reported case in Namangan region.
Aziz KarimovThe adopted law aims to improve the system of protecting children from all forms of violence. The fine for failure to fulfill child-rearing duties will range from 5 to 10 BRV, for obstructing education from 15 to 20 BRV, and in case of repeated violation, administrative detention of up to 15 days is possible.
Otabek YusupovUzbekistan has increased administrative fines for violations of marriage age legislation: for actual marital relations with a minor — up to 10–15 BRV, for parents marrying off a minor — 20–25 BRV, for a religious marriage ceremony — up to 30–50 BRV. The changes are provided for by a law on improving the system of protecting children from all forms of violence.
Otabek YusupovShavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law introducing amendments to five codes and six laws. For sexual violence against children under 14, punishment of up to 25 years of imprisonment or life imprisonment without a statute of limitations is introduced. For an intentional crime resulting in a child's death, suspended sentences and early parole are excluded. This was reported by the head of the Presidential Administration, Saida Mirziyoyeva.
Otabek YusupovUzbekistan has strengthened administrative penalties for begging and for involving others in it. The changes were introduced by a law on protecting children from all forms of violence. The fine for begging in public places has risen from 1–3 to 3–5 BRV, and for involving minors, the elderly and vulnerable persons — from 5–10 to 10–15 BRV. In both cases administrative arrest of up to 15 days is possible.
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