BALANCE OF RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES: UZBEKISTAN’S PATH TOWARD GENDER JUST

Abstract

This article discusses the reforms carried out in the Republic of Uzbekistan to ensure gender equality,
their legal foundations, and practical outcomes. It analyzes the content of gender policy based on the Law “On
Guarantees of Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men,” the Law “On Protection of Women from
Harassment and Violence,” and the Family Code. The paper examines measures taken to create equal opportunities
for women and men in political, economic, and social spheres, as well as the integration of the gender approach
into public administration. Issues such as increasing women’s political participation, expanding their
representation in leadership positions, ensuring equality in family relations, and reducing gender stereotypes are
scientifically and practically substantiated. In conclusion, it is emphasized that gender equality in Uzbekistan is
viewed not only as a legal but also as a moral and ethical value, serving as an essential factor in the country’s
sustainable development and the realization of the “New Uzbekistan” concept.