Over the past three decades, the world has made significant progress in the survival rate of children under 5 years of age. However, the situation remains difficult in some countries. The infographic shows how many children under the age of five are dying in African countries.
Uzbekistan has approved a Strategy and action plan for the protection of children from all forms of violence for 2026-2030, developed by the National Agency for Social Protection. The document is aimed at ensuring the practical and systematic implementation of the Law "On the Protection of Children from all Forms of Violence" and the formation of a sustainable mechanism for their safety and support.
On October 14, three Uzbek minors who were without parental care were taken from Almaty (Republic of Kazakhstan) to Tashkent.
On the occasion of World Teachers' Day, the United Nations Children's Fund has published a report on children's access to education worldwide.
Between 2021 and 2024, child poverty in Uzbekistan fell from 21.5 percent to 11.4 percent — a 10 percent decrease over four years.
Uzbekistan has become the 46th country to join the Global Alliance to End Violence against Children.
At least 21,000 children in the Gaza Strip have been disabled as a result of Israeli military actions in the Palestinian enclave since October 7, 2023.
In order to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection, Uzbekistan continues to implement State support measures.
The Decree of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan (No. 440 dated 07/14/2025) approved the Regulation on the procedure for detecting cases of violence against children, assessing the degree of risk, developing and implementing a protection plan.
The National Agency for Social Protection, while studying the family situation in one of the districts of the Tashkent region, revealed violence against a girl.
