Tag: Disability Rights
Uzbekistan’s Disability Rights Reforms: Progress on Paper, Barriers in Practice
Uzbekistan has introduced significant disability rights reforms, but barriers to accessibility, employment and social protection remain. Oybek Isakov, Chairman of the Association of Disabled People of Uzbekistan, explains why legislation… [...]
Janina Arsenjeva: “Finding a problem doesn’t mean reform has failed”
Disability rights are gaining ground across Central Asia, but progress remains uneven. Janina Arsenjeva discusses what is changing, who is still being left behind, and why finding problems can itself… [...]
When reform reaches everyday life: Lessons from Uzbekistan and Mongolia
What makes reform work beyond laws and strategies? Former UNDP Resident Representative Matilda Dimovska reflects on public services in Uzbekistan, social inclusion and Mongolia’s green transition. [...]
“Disability is a Mirror for the Development of Societies” – A Conversation with Dilmurad Yusupov
Dilmurad Yusupov is an Uzbekistani researcher, civil society activist and international development consultant advocating for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities. He co-founded NGO… [...]