Who children imitate in Uzbekistan?

16 days activism to prevent violence against women UN D P Uzbekistan Children in Uzbekistan imitate: Where to go for help? 3 to 7 years old 8 to 16 years old Oliy Majlis Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsperson) parents (49% Ombudsperson accepts complaints from citizens of violations of their human rights and freedoms, takes measures for their fulfillment, and promotes public awareness of human rights. Complaints of citizens as regards the actions or negligence of state bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations, bodies of citizens' self-governance, and officials that have allegedly violated their rights, freedoms or legitimate interests are accepted and Ombudsperson has a right to carry out independent investigation. Ombudsperson accept complaints that were filed within one year following the acknowledgement by the complainant of the fact that his/her rights, freedoms or legitimate interests were violated, or within one year following the decision as regards the complaint, in case when the complainant used other remedies for protection of his rights and liberties and was dissatisfied with taken decisions. 53%) parents film stars 22% 21%) film stars friends 15% 14%) friends scientists (13% 10%) scientists г. Ташкент, проспект Узбекистанский 16А *Institute for social research under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, UNFPA, 2010 (998 71) 239 81 36 M [email protected] www.ombudsman.uz Families with similar mentality (Uzbeks, Tajiks, Kazakhs, Kyrgyzs) consider 3 as ideal number of children per family while Russians prefer to have 2 children. Quote of the day "Like teacher, like pupil" - a simple and wise proverb. Children look at us, parents, as teachers in life, but we often forget about it. If we are indulgent, then our children will be able to use our knowledge and discuss with us any questions. Talks about kindness and clarifying the implications of violence are important issues to take up in family and in any free society.". Akmal Bazarov, Programme Coordinator, Good Governance Unit, UNDP Uzbekistan