WOMEN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: ENFORCEMENT OF RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO PROTECTION

Abstract

This article provides an in-depth legal analysis of the state of gender equality in the Republic of Uzbekistan, with a particular focus on the issue of domestic violence against women as one of the key factors hindering the achievement of gender parity in society. The study explores the social, economic, and cultural barriers that limit women's ability to exercise their rights and access justice. Special attention is given to institutional mechanisms, victim-blaming attitudes, and the role of specialized crisis centers in supporting victims of domestic violence.