United against violence: Acted Uzbekistan launches the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign to support every woman

Every day, millions of women and girls around the world, including in Uzbekistan, face violencephysical, psychological, economic, or sexual. Violence knows no boundaries: it occurs in cities and remote mahallas, at home and at work, on the streets and online. During these days of global solidarity against all forms of violence, Acted stands with women who have experienced abuse and extends its gratitude to those who work tirelessly to help survivors restore their safety and dignity. Each of us can make a difference—by speaking up, supporting others, sharing information, and taking action.
As part of the 2025 campaign, Acted and its partner local non-governmental organisations will host a wide range of events dedicated to combating gender-based violence. Digital violence is emerging as a critical modern-day challenge that disproportionately affects women and girls, especially young people. Together with its partner organisations, Acted will spotlight the issue of digital violence to ensure the problem remains visible and demands systematic solutions—not only during the campaign, but beyond it.
Acted will also broadcast a series of podcasts featuring women who have overcome hardship and transformed their lives, sharing how support and assistance helped them on their path to empowerment. In Qashqadarya, Khorezm, and Tashkent regions, as well as in Tashkent city, Acted’s partners will organise various activities involving youth, seminars and trainings for women and young families, psychological and legal consultations in mahallas, youth competitions and community events.
This campaign is organised under the project “Equality: Strengthening Civil Society to Advance and Empower Women in Uzbekistan” financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the European Union. The project aims to raise awareness and promote a culture of zero tolerance toward violence. It is implemented by Acted in partnership with:

The Information and Consulting Resource Center “Yuksalish” in Qashqadarya region
The Women’s and Children’s Social Protection Center “Ayol va Shodlik” in Surhandarya region
The Initiative Development and Support Center “Nihol” in Tashkent region
The Special Protection and Education Center “White Sail” in Tashkent City
The Khorezm Regional Center for Support of Women and Children “Interbilim” in Khorezm region
For more information, please contact:
Ainura Dzhunushalieva, Project manager, Acted.
Tel. + 998 (97) 444 28 40
e-mail: ainura.dzhunushalieva@acted.org

Acted is an international non-governmental organisation founded in 1993, headquartered in Paris (France), with offices in more than 40 countries around the world. Acted is committed to providing urgent humanitarian assistance to those who need it most and to protecting human dignity, while also co-creating long-term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.
Acted has been operating in Uzbekistan since 1999, implementing nationwide projects aimed at promoting sustainable development solutions to address the country’s key challenges. Acted’s programmes focus on strengthening the institutional capacities of partners, stakeholders, and communities in the areas of civil society development, transparent and effective governance, labour rights, women’s rights and economic empowerment, prevention of gender-based violence, inclusive rural development, integrated water resources management, and biodiversity protection.