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Uzbekistan Labor Code amended with a ban on sexual harassment

A law dated November 13, 2026 enshrines in the Labor Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan a ban on sexual harassment in the sphere of labor and employment. The document defines harassment, obliges employers to create an environment free of it, and expands the list of discrimination grounds by adding skin color and political beliefs.

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More than 60% of female Bundeswehr service members reported sexual harassment

An anonymous survey by the Center for Military History and Social Sciences in Potsdam showed that over 60% of female service members in Germany experienced sexualized harassment during their service. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius presented the study and a three-pronged action plan: prevention, professionalization of investigations, and support for victims.

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