Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan will establish mother-and-child centres for children of women serving prison sentences from 1 December 2026, the Huquqiy axborot legal information channel reported.
The measures are set out in Presidential Resolution No. PP-395, signed on 12 November 2026. The document aims to expand access to preschool services for children of convicted women.
Centres for children under the age of three will be opened at Correctional Facility No. 21 and Settlement Colony No. 42. At Facility No. 21, the centre will be established using the existing children's home.
The centres will provide accommodation and round-the-clock care. They will also offer conditions to support children's physical and intellectual development.
Children will receive food and clothing, as well as timely medical examinations and vaccinations.
The resolution provides for improvements to the system of preschool services for children of women serving prison sentences. Its provisions are intended to protect children's rights and legitimate interests, as well as safeguard their health and safety.
