NATIONAL ACTION PLAN OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1325 ON WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY FOR 2022-2025
The National Action Plan of the Republic of Uzbekistan for the implementation of the provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security for 2022-2025 has been developed to create conditions for ensuring equal participation of women and men in peace and reconstruction processes, countering security challenges, as well as addressing issues related to protection and assistance to women and recovery.
Objectives
This National Action Plan provides for the achievement of the following strategic priorities:
- Participation
UN Security Council Resolution 1325 aims to increase the political participation of women at all levels of decision-making related to peace, security and public service. The Government of Uzbekistan gives priority to the political participation of women and strives to ensure their participation through: - encouraging women’s participation in decision-making processes at all levels, including in peace negotiations, peace-building and conflict prevention, post conflict reconstruction, reintegration, and political participation; - active and effective participation of women in leadership positions in law enforcement agencies and security sectors; - ensuring the participation of women in the peace process; - encouraging the constructive participation of women in the development of peace and security strategies and policies; - increasing the active participation of women in electoral processes.
- Security
Women are considered the most vulnerable segment of the population in conflict and post-conflict societies and are most often subjected to various types of violence, such as abuse, intimidation, rape, human trafficking, and forced marriages. UN Security Council Resolution 1325 recognizes that women are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence during conflicts and post-conflict situations and calls for their protection. The Government of Uzbekistan strives to ensure the protection of women through: - protecting women from all forms of violence and discrimination by ensuring respect of their rights; - promoting women’s rights through gender-sensitive laws, policies and institutional reforms; - combating stereotypes, creating an atmosphere of zero tolerance to violence in society through awareness-raising and educational work with the public; - combating trafficking in persons; - providing medical, psychological and social support to women who survived violence; - ensuring unhindered access to justice and special training of law enforcement personnel, lawyers and judges.
- Prevention
UN Security Council Resolution 1325 emphasizes the importance of preventing ill-treatment of women before it is committed or at an early stage by taking special measures. The Government of Uzbekistan is taking measures to prevent gender discrimination, prevent violence against women by: - taking special measures to ensure the prevention and protection of women from sexual violence, eliminate the culture of impunity in cases of violence against women; - strengthening the role of women in the security sector and judiciary; - involving men and boys in the fight against all forms of violence against women; - raising awareness of women about their rights and role in the prevention of abuse and conflict resolution.
- Rehabilitation
UN Security Council Resolution 1325 calls for the creation of financing mechanisms, economic development opportunities, as well as assistance in rehabilitation. Uzbekistan strives to provide assistance and recovery services to women from conflict-affected communities and survivors of abuse through: - providing assistance and rehabilitation to women affected by conflict, abuse and violence; - improving the economic security of rural women by expanding employment opportunities and access to property ownership; - taking into account the social and economic needs of women in the development, implementation and evaluation of assistance and recovery programs. - taking measures for post-conflict reconstruction
Specific Goals
- Promotion of women's participation in decision-making processes at all levels, including peace negotiations, peacebuilding and conflict prevention, post-conflict reconstruction, reintegration, elections, and political activities.
- Preventing and combating discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence through legal, institutional, and community-based measures.
- Prevention of conflicts and risks of violence against women and girls, with a focus on post-conflict recovery and resilience-building.
- Raising awareness of the role of women in maintaining peace and security, emphasizing their contributions in both formal and informal settings.
- Improving the system for protecting and addressing the special needs of women and girls in emergency situations, including humanitarian crises and natural disasters.
- Strengthening the interaction of government agencies and civil society organizations in ensuring peace and security through coordinated policies and inclusive dialogue.
- Improving Cooperation with International Organizations for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325
Implementation plan:
This National Action Plan is implemented by government agencies, law enforcement, and security and defense sector institutions of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Relevant government agencies and organizations are responsible for including the provisions of the National Action Plan in their annual action plans, monitoring and submitting periodic reports on progress and challenges in implementation, and appointing a focal point to coordinate this process.
Monitoring and evaluation - All implementers of the National Action Plan will be responsible for the implementation of measures and will provide information to the Committee on Women and Family of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The implementation of the National Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 should be based on a system of data collection, analysis, and dissemination in close cooperation with the State Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Civil society organizations have valuable expertise that contributes to the implementation of the National Action Plan. Representatives of civil society engaged in issues under Resolution 1325 play an important role in monitoring and evaluating the Action Plan.
The actors responsible for the implementation of the Action Plan undertake to: a) ensure timely financing of the activities provided for in the Action Plan; and b) submit semi-annual reports to the Committee on Women and Family of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Based on the reports, the Committee will prepare annual information and submit it to the chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The final evaluation report will focus on analyzing the effectiveness of the National Action Plan in achieving the goals set out in the National Action Plan and in Resolution 1325. Information on the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda will also be included in reports on the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), particularly in accordance with General Recommendation 30 on women in conflict situations.
Civil society and other organisations involvement in development and implementation of the NAP:
Cooperation with Civil society (also see above)
The possibilities of civil society to act in conflict situations are very limited. However, the participation of civil society is very important in the implementation and monitoring of the National Action Plan. The National Action Plan has been developed through the active participation and generalization of the opinions of civil society organizations.
Cooperation with international organizations:
In the development of the National Action Plan, international organizations and experts conducted a review of the document. The proposals of international organizations, in particular the OSCE, UN Women, UNDP, OHCHR, etc., have been taken into account.
Financing:
The measures provided for by the National Action Plan will be implemented at the expense of government agencies’ own funds and allocations from the State Budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
UN Operational Personnel and Women in WPS Roles:
As per the UN statistics below, no Uzbekistan male or female personnel are currently involved in UN operations.
However, while there’s no explicit evidence so far of Uzbekistan deploying female peacekeepers under the NAP framework, the "Young Women 4 Peace" initiative fosters peacebuilding leadership among young women, which may help pave the way for more direct involvement in peacekeeping efforts. Additionally, the objectives should lead to increased participation on UN operations and other peacekeeping, security, and associated activities.
the References:
Uzbekistan NAP unofficial translation
http://1325naps.peacewomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Uzbekistan-NAP-1325-English.pdf
UN statistics
https://peacekeeping.un.org/sites/default/files/05_missions_detailed_by_country_84_march_2025.pdf
Appendix
Related information:
The National Plan was developed in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 02.09.2019 “On Guarantees of Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men” and “On the Protection of Women from Harassment and Violence,” the Resolution of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 28.05.2021 “On Approval of the Strategy for Achieving Gender Equality in the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030,” the Resolution of the Kengash of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 04.03.2022 “On Increasing the Role of Women in Society, the Creation of the Republican Commission on Gender Equality and the Family,” by the Resolution of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 05.05.2022 “On Issues of Reliable Protection of the Rights of Women and Children from Violence Committed Against Them,” by Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 22.06.2020 “On Approval of the National Strategy of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Human Rights”, the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 04.01.2020 “On Measures to Improve the System of Protection of Women from Harassment and Violence” to ensure the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security, adopted by the UN Security Council on October 31, 2000, and UN Security Council Resolutions 1820, 1888, 1889, 1960, 2106, 2122, 2242, 2467, 2493.
The National Action Plan takes into account the international obligations of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the field of human rights, including the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals until 2030, defined by UN General Assembly Resolution No. 70/1 of September 25, 2015, the provisions of the Beijing Declaration adopted on September 15, 1995 at the Fourth World Conference on Women, the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women, and others.
Insights from Available Internet Sources
While the NAP’s detailed framework wasn’t fully disclosed in the sources I found, here's what can be inferred or is likely included based on regional NAP patterns and Uzbekistan’s broader institutional actions:
1. Alignment with Gender Strategy & Human Rights Reforms
The NAP is integrated within broader structural reforms that advance gender equality—such as legal safeguards, human rights education, and institutional capacity building. This suggests the NAP likely includes cross-cutting goals for participation, protection, and justice.
2. Sectors Involved: Judiciary, Police, Law Enforcement
The Law Enforcement Academy—established in late 2022—is responsible for training officers for the prosecutor’s office and investigative bodies
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) oversees internal troops (gendarmerie-type forces), police, and its Academy, and is a central actor in implementing security-related NAP measures
3. Institutional Support & Capacity-Building
In June 2023, OSCE organized a training in Tashkent to promote and strengthen the NAP among judiciary and security-sector actors
The “Young Women 4 Peace” initiative (April 2025) has been rolled out to empower young women in peacebuilding and security leadership. This signals efforts to increase women’s representation and leadership in peace processes and the security sector
Strategic Alignment Integrated with Gender Equality Strategy 2021–2030 and broader human rights reform
Key Actors MIA (with its Academy and internal troops), Judiciary, Law Enforcement Academy
Capacity-Building OSCE training (June 2023) for security actors
Youth & Peacebuilding “Young Women 4 Peace” project (April 2025)
a. Final Draft Presentation — September 2022
At an international roundtable in Bukhara (26–27 September 2022), the final draft of Uzbekistan’s NAP was officially presented. The event focused on interlinking WPS with human rights and featured participation from parliament, judiciary, law enforcement, and civil society
b. Capacity-Building Training — June 2023
A three-day training (6–8 June 2023) in Tashkent, organized by the OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbekistan alongside the National Human Rights Centre and relevant commissions, was conducted to promote and strengthen implementation of the NAP. It included sessions for judiciary and law enforcement on enhancing women’s roles and improving access to justice for vulnerable groups.
A related note indicates this was part of the National Centre for Human Rights’ roadmap and efforts, including launching an e-platform and training judges and law enforcement
c. Youth Leadership Initiative — April 2025
The “Young Women 4 Peace” initiative, launched in Tashkent from 8 to 10 April 2025, has been designed to empower young women from Central Asia in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Organized by the EU and OSCE, the initiative supports implementing the NAP and promoting regional collaboration. Participants will present their project outcomes in Vienna in September 2025
d. Regional Advocacy Forum — December 2021
A Regional Forum held in Tashkent on 20 December 2021 under UNDP, UN Women, and the Senate of Uzbekistan emphasized central Asia-wide commitments to advancing the WPS agenda. One outcome was a push toward developing regional positions and exploring a joint action plan UNDP
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