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2017 Report on International Religious Freedom

BUREAU OF DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND LABOR Uzbekistan Report May 29, 2018 Executive Summary The constitution provides for freedom of religion or belief and separation of government and religion. Constitutional rights may not encroach on lawful interests, rights, and freedoms of other citizens, the state, or society. The law allows for restricting religious activities when necessary ...

By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Wednesday, 20 June, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Official Reports, Reports | Tags: International Religious Freedom, International Religious Freedom Report

USAID and Ministry of Justice Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Improve Citizen Access to Justice

June 8, 2018, Tashkent – To expand cooperation between the United States and Uzbekistan and improve the rule of law, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Javier Piedra and Minister of Justice Ruslan Davletov signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will support Uzbekistan’s judicial reform process. The MOU will allow the United States and Uzbekistan to ...

By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Friday, 8 June, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, USAID

Remarks by President Trump Before White House Iftar Dinner

Remarks Issued on: June 6, 2018 East Room 9:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please sit down. Thank you. Good evening, and thank you all for joining us — this iftar dinner — as we celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. It’s a great month. A lot of friends, a lot of great friends. I want ...

By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Friday, 8 June, 2018 | Topics: News, President Donald Trump | Tags: Ramadan

Statement by Secretary Pompeo

LGBTI Pride Month Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC June 1, 2018 The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons. In many parts of the world, LGBTI ...

By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Monday, 4 June, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: LGBTI

U.S.-supported Conference Promotes Science and Technology to End Tuberculosis in Uzbekistan

A national conference devoted to the use of science and technology in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) kicked off in Tashkent today with specialized seminars for healthcare providers and laboratory specialists. The three-day conference continues in Karshi, Kashkadarya Region with additional seminars and sessions led by prominent TB experts from around the world. This conference ...

By U.S. Mission Uzbekistan | Tuesday, 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Uzbekistan, USAID

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