16 Dec 2025
Private schools in Uzbekistan can also ban hijab
The ban on hijab for teachers and students in state secondary schools of Uzbekistan can be extended to private schools also, Centralasian.org reports.
This requirement is part of the draft version of legislative initiative "On changes and amendments into some of the decisions of the Government of Uzbekistan". The draft is worked out by the State Inspection on Education and considers changes and amendments to regulations on licensing of private educational services and to regulations on school uniforms.
According to the draft, religious clothes will be forbidden for students, including hijabs, crosses, lippas, etc. Military uniforms are also forbidden, as well as tattoos, piercing on visible parts of body. The same refers to hair and beards longer than 2 -3 sm, nails, etc.
The draft is subject to heavy criticism. Discussions will be going untill March 8 this year.
Latest news
Latest newsThe War Reaches the Caspian: Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Oil Infrastructure
12.Dec.2025
Georgia and the European Union: Transformation of Foreign Policy in the Context of European Integration
11.Dec.2025
Half of Azerbaijanis’ Income Goes to Food: Hidden Causes and Possible Consequences for the Economy
11.Dec.2025
Ukraine on the Threshold of a Political Shift: Updated Peace Plan and Zelensky’s Statement on Readiness for Elections
10.Dec.2025
Russia Proposes New Medal for Evacuating Bodies from Combat Zones
09.Dec.2025
The Shadow of Kadyrov in Yerevan: How a Woman Who Fled Violence Was Killed?
09.Dec.2025
Ukraine is Strengthening its Army amid a Growing Threat
08.Dec.2025
Ukraine Strengthens Its Army Amid Growing Threats
08.Dec.2025
Moscow and Beijing Conduct New Air-Defense Drills: What Lies Behind the Strengthening of Their Joint Shield?
07.Dec.2025
Russia–India: A New Architecture of Partnership. What Stands Behind Putin’s Visit to New Delhi?
06.Dec.2025