A culture of shame: Sexual violence and access to justice in Uzbekistan

It is not easy for an individual to report rape. Many fear not being believed, humiliation by law enforcement, being blamed by their communities, or lack of access to justice among other obstacles.

This document looks at barriers to justice in Uzbekistan in detail, particularly by reference to cases brought to the attention of Nemolchi.uz, and offers recommendations on what should be done in order for Uzbekistan to ensure access to justice for sexual violence crimes and ensure the country is in line with its own constitution as well as the international standards by which it is bound.