Family and Women’s Centre Opens in Shakhrikhan District
2026-10-05 16:35:00 / News
A new Family and Women’s Centre has begun operating in Buvayda Mahalla, located in the centre of Shakhrikhan District.
The opening ceremony was attended by Nigoraхon Yunusova, Deputy Hokim of Andijan Region and Head of the Regional Department for Family and Women’s Affairs; Hikmatullo Dadakhanov, Hokim of Shakhrikhan District; women’s activists, representatives of the older generation, partner organisations and members of the local community.
The event highlighted the growing attention being paid in Uzbekistan to the comprehensive support of women, increasing their social and political participation, promoting employment and improving the well-being of families.
The centre was established as part of the implementation of instructions given by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan during his visit to Andijan Region. It will provide practical support to women, identify their concerns and facilitate solutions to issues they face.
The centre will also organise vocational training courses to help women acquire professional skills, engage in entrepreneurship and find employment. Legal and psychological counselling services will also be available.
The new centre is expected to become an important platform for improving work with families and women in the district, providing comprehensive support and promoting a healthy social and psychological environment within families.