EXPERIENCE OF CERTAIN STATES IN THE PREVENTION OF HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Keywords:
Violence against women, international practice, prevention program, protection order, electronic monitoring, mobile applications, gender equality, rehabilitation center, psychological support, legal mechanismsAbstract
This article analyzes international practices in preventing violence against women and explores their potential adaptation within Uzbekistan's socio-legal framework. It examines legislative measures, institutional protection mechanisms, and prevention strategies from countries such as Australia, Spain, Canada, Turkey, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, and India, including protection orders, awareness campaigns, mobile applications, and electronic monitoring. The study also reviews current initiatives in Uzbekistan such as protective orders, rehabilitation centers, and civil society involvement. The article concludes with evidence-based recommendations for the gradual integration of international approaches aligned with national cultural and legal contexts.
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