Uzbekistan Getting Started Guide
This guide highlights selected resources in major information categories for Uzbekistan.
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Uzbekistan Gender Research Guide
This guide provides background on Uzbekistan and discusses researching gender issues in the Uzbek context.
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Caspiana
Caspiana is a website created to facilitate research on the fascinating regions spreading east and west of the Caspian Sea.
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Loyiha
Podcast platform sharing life experience and educational information from Uzbek women in various career fields
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World Values Survey (Uzbekistan)
Survey of social, political, economic, religious and cultural values across different communities.
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Family and Women's Committee of Uzbekistan
State body aimed at the protection of women’s rights in Uzbekistan
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Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences
Research institute focused on manuscript collection
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National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi
Multifunctional national library of Uzbekistan
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Museum of Contemporary Women's and Queer Art of Central Asia (MoFA+)
Museum of women’s and queer art of Central Asia
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Against Frotterizm
A social campaign project against frotteurism and harassment of women in Uzbekistan’s public transport.
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Amerika Ovozi
International multimedia agency funded by the US Congress
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Ariadna
Central Asian art media
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Crossroads Central Asia
Non-profit research institute covering political, economic, and security affairs of Central Asia
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Daryo
Uzbek media covering politics, economic, and culture in the country and around the world
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European Sex Workers Rights Alliance
Sex worker-led network advocating for protection of rights of sex workers in Europe and Central Asia
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FemAgora
FemAgora is dedicated to fostering transnational feminist solidarity in Central Asia.
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Feminist Translocalities
A grassroots transnational feminist organization aiming to bring together and support feminist and LGBTQ+ activists from Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.
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ILGA-Europe
International NGO advocating for the protection of LGBTI people and uniting over 600 organizations from 54 countries across Europe and Central Asia
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Invisible Rainbow Union
Social media community of queer ethnic minorities from Central Asia and Russia
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Official Website of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s official website of the president of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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Qalampir
Uzbek digital news and analytics publication
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Repost
Popular Uzbek news media in Russian language
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Ruyo Journal
Artist-run online journal on art, films, and theory in Central Asia
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Sof.uz
Uzbek digital news publication using accessible language
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Spot
News media primarily covering business and economic news in Uzbekistan
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Statistics Agency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s official statistics agency
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The Government Portal of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Official portal of the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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Unit
A crossborder community of journalists and activists from Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and South Caucasus who work with the LGBTQIA+ issues
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Uzbek Review
News agency founded by Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation.
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Uzbekistan Daily
Business news media covering Uzbekistan and occasionally other Central Asian countries
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Uzbekistan National News Agency
State-owned news media and informational agency in Uzbekistan
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UzReport
One of the largest internet news publications in Uzbekistan
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Womxn of Central Asia
Social media project spotlighting stories and success of Central Asian women
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Xabar
State-owned news media in Uzbekistan
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Anhor
Independent media covering politics and culture and offering analytical and opinion pieces.
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Art - Review
Media about art and culture in Uzbekistan.
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Artif
Social media platform connecting artists, human rights defenders, and activists from Eastern Europe and Central Asia
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Ayol buyum emas
A social project aimed at supporting women and combating violence against them in Uzbekistan.
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Ayt Community
Local media with a focus on feminism, legislature, and ethics.
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Bahor/Vesna
Tashkent-based organization of cultural immigrant-workers from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
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Center for the Development of Contemporary Journalism in the Republic of Uzbekistan
Nongovernmental and noncommercial media aimed at developing quality journalism in Uzbekistan.
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ECOM
Regional NGO in the sphere of health of LGBTI communities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
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Exponaut
Independent media for young people in Uzbekistan
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Kun.Uz
Online publication offering coverage of events in Uzbekistan and across the world.
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Manarifat
Social media platform discussing matters of sexual and reproductive health.
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Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Official webpage of Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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Moc Creative Org
Creative organization with a focus on art, photography, music, and events.
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NeMolchi.UZ
Grassroots organization against violence against women in Uzbekistan.
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Oydin Nur
Women’s shelter in Bukhara offering legal and medical services, as well as engaging in awareness campaigns and trainings.
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Qizlar
Independent group of creative women from Uzbekistan.
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Qizlar Ovozi
School aimed at professional development of girls and young women aged 14 to 30.
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Sarpa
Independent media covering human rights and gender equality.
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Sening mening haqqimiz
Social media account advocating for women’s rights, education, and development in Uzbekistan
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Trans*Coalition
Platform for trans- and non-binary activists from the countries of the Caucasus, Central Asia and Eastern Europe.
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UN Women Country Data Sheet
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Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation
The Art and Culture Development Foundation of the Republic of Uzbekistan fosters international cooperation and promotes the culture of Uzbekistan on the international arena.
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Uzbekistan with a Female Voice
Social media account advocating for gender equality and women empowerment in Uzbekistan
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World Bank
Gender-related data available at the World Bank Gender Data Portal and Women, Business, and the Law Reports.
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Hook Report
Independent media covering politics, art, culture, and economics.
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Adamdar/CA
Adamdar/CA offers news coverage and storytelling narratives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
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CABAR
Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) offers regional analytical, informational, and educational material on Central Asia.]
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Calvert Journal (The)
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Central Asia Barometer
Central Asia Barometer is a regional independent NGO for applied social research.
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Central Asian Analytical Network
Offers editorial and opinion pieces, interviews, book and publication reviews, and expert projects on politics, society, and economics of Central Asia.
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Current Time Asia
Current Time Asia was created by the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a US Congress-funded broadcasting organization, with participation of Voice of America.
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Diplomat (The)
Offers coverage of current events in Central Asia.
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Eurasia Foundation
The Eurasia Foundation works with international, national, and local partners for community action.
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Eurasianet
Eurasianet offers coverage of current events in Central Asia and South Caucasus.
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Foreign Policy Research Institute
Dedicated to producing research and policy analysis with the focus on foreign policy and national security challenges facing the US.
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Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Funded by the German government, FES focuses on social and gender justice issues, political participation, and youth leadership in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan
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International Organization for Migration
Geneva, Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization on migration and is a part of the UN system.
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Mediazona Central Asia
Mediazona Central Asia covers current events in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
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Novastan
Offers coverage of current events in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the Uyghur region.
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OCCRP
The OCCRP aims to develop and equip a global network of investigative journalists, as well as publish stories exposing crime and corruption.
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OECD
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization working on public policy and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges.
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PONARS Eurasia
PONARS aims to advance new approaches in research on security, politics, economics, and society in Russia and Eurasia.
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Prague Civil Society Centre
Dedicated to enabling civic groups and journalists to connect with their communities through grant making, capacity building, and learning
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Spotlight Initiative Regional Programme for Central Asia and Afghanistan
Research and advocacy campaign dedicated to eliminating sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices in Central Asia.
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The Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs
Washington, DC-based NGO aimed at fostering academic exchange between Central Asia and the world
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UN Women Data Hub
Provides a list of UN Women publications on Kazakhstan.
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UNDP
The UN initiatives in Uzbekistan.
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Vlast
Vlast offers coverage of current events in Kazakhstan, as well as various editorial projects. Vlast also covers key news development on other Central Asian countries.
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Voices on Central Asia
Voices on Central Asia Offers analytical pieces, research insights, policy discussions, fieldwork recollections, photos, charts, and data on Central Asia.