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Uzbekistan to brief UN on issues of fighting women discriminations
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) --
Uzbekistan will present its report to the Committee on liquidation of discriminations against women at its current session, the UN Radio reported.
The members of the committee directed several questions to Uzbekistan on representation of women in government and companies, gender balance in education, etc.
Noting that Uzbekistan developed a draft law on fighting home violences, the experts asked to clarify if it envisages criminal punishment for rape of wife by husband. The committee will also consider other issues.
The UN Radio said that 11 countries will present report to the UN Committee during this session, including Russia.
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