Uzbekistan records 122 child abuse cases in schools and kindergartens in 2025

October 2, 2026 at 04:58 PM2 min

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Uzbekistan recorded 122 cases of violence against minors in educational institutions in 2025, including 84 in schools and 38 in kindergartens. Senator Pokiza Shavkatova presented the figures at a Senate plenary session during review of amendments aimed at creating a safe environment for children. The amendments include mandatory dismissal of school and kindergarten staff for any violence against children.

Key Facts

In 2025, Uzbekistan recorded 122 cases of violence against minors in educational institutions: 84 in schools and 38 in kindergartens.
Senator Pokiza Shavkatova from Syrdarya region presented the statistics at a Senate plenary session.
The amendments to the Labor Code mandate dismissal of school and kindergarten staff for any form of violence against children.
Parents who deliberately fail to provide basic needs for a child, leading to health or development deterioration, face administrative punishment.
The Senate previously approved a law strengthening criminal and administrative liability for child abuse, including life imprisonment for sexual violence against children under 14.

Violence Statistics

In 2025, educational and upbringing institutions in Uzbekistan recorded 122 cases of violence against minors. Of these, 84 incidents occurred in schools and 38 in kindergartens. Senator Pokiza Shavkatova from Syrdarya region presented the data at a Senate plenary session.

Legislative Amendments

The Senate reviewed a package of amendments aimed at creating a safe environment for the younger generation. Changes to the Labor Code require mandatory dismissal of school and kindergarten employees for any form of violence against children. The bill also strengthens liability for parents and officials. Parents who have the means but deliberately fail to provide basic needs for a child, leading to deterioration of health or development, face administrative punishment. A separate article in the Code of Administrative Responsibility covers obstruction or non-execution of decisions by children's commissions.

Prior Legislation

Earlier, the Senate approved a law strengthening criminal and administrative liability for violations related to violence against children. Sexual violence against children under 14 is punishable by up to life imprisonment. Additional procedural guarantees are introduced for child victims.