Social protection

Social protection refers to a system of measures and programs implemented by the government and society aimed at supporting vulnerable groups such as the elderly, people with disabilities, children, unemployed individuals, low-income families, and others.

Its main goal is to ensure a decent standard of living, reduce poverty, and address social inequality.

🎯 Main Objectives:

• Protect citizens from social risks (illness, disability, old age, loss of a breadwinner, etc.)

• Support low-income and vulnerable populations

• Ensure social stability and fairness

• Improve living standards and protect human rights

🗂️ Key Areas of Social Protection in Uzbekistan:

1. Pensions and Allowances

   • Old-age pensions

   • Disability benefits

   • Survivor’s pensions

   • Benefits for low-income families and single mothers

2. Social Assistance and Compensation

   • Child benefits

   • Utility payment compensations

   • One-time financial assistance from local budgets

3. Healthcare and Dispensary Monitoring

   • Preferential or free medical treatment

   • Provision of medicines

   • Social health insurance (planned development)

4. Support for Persons with Disabilities

   • Provision of assistive devices (wheelchairs, prosthetics, etc.)

   • Creating accessible environments

   • Rehabilitation services

5. Employment and Retraining

   • Employment centers and job placement services

   • Free retraining and skill upgrading courses

   • Creation of social jobs

6. Protection of Women’s and Children’s Rights

   • Shelters for victims of violence

   • Support for large families and single mothers

   • Orphanages and boarding schools

⚖️ Legal Framework:

• Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Social Protection of the Population” (2021)

• Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Article 38)

• Labor Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan

• Presidential and Cabinet of Ministers’ decrees and resolutions