Karshi State University has established a Council on Support of Women and Girls to coordinate initiatives promoting gender equality, preventing discrimination, and increasing women's participation in academic and social activities. The Council also cooperates with regional women's committees to identify talented female students and provide mentoring and guidance. In addition, the university has organised gender-audit meetings to discuss institutional responsibilities, review existing measures, and identify opportunities to strengthen equal rights and opportunities for women and men.
The university supports women's access to higher education through national policies and targeted assistance programmes. These include additional state grants for girls from low-income and vulnerable families, as well as full state-budget coverage of tuition fees for women enrolled in master's programmes at state universities. The university's support programme also identifies female students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those with disabilities and those who have lost their breadwinners, for targeted financial assistance. These measures contribute to reducing financial barriers and promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.
Karshi State University promotes women's academic and social participation through mentoring and guidance coordinated by the Council on Support of Women and Girls. The university's programmes also include activities organised through the Qizlarjon club to encourage female students' social, cultural, and political engagement and support their personal development. Sports events and competitions for female students are also included in the university's planned activities, helping create opportunities for participation and engagement in university life.
The university has developed measures to identify and address harassment and violence affecting female students and staff. These include the "Only for Girls" Telegram channel for receiving concerns, regular surveys to identify harassment and violence, analysis of survey results, and individual responses based on identified needs. The university also plans explanatory sessions on national legislation protecting women from harassment and violence, including procedures for issuing protective orders. These measures demonstrate institutional attention to women's safety, rights, and access to support.
University programmes provide for free and anonymous psychological consultations for female students experiencing difficult circumstances. The Council on Support of Women and Girls, university psychologists, and relevant university officials are assigned responsibilities for identifying problems and coordinating assistance. Planned activities also include medical examinations and health-awareness initiatives in cooperation with regional healthcare organizations. Additional measures address the needs of women and girls from disadvantaged families and those requiring social, psychological, material, or rehabilitation support.
The university conducts awareness-raising activities to improve understanding of gender equality, women's rights, and equal opportunities. These include a roundtable discussion entitled "Ensuring Gender Equality: An Important Issue," a seminar-training on "Gender Equality Issues," and discussions involving students, academic staff, and women's advisers from different faculties. Participants are introduced to national legislation and reforms concerning women's rights, protection from violence, and participation in social, economic, and political life. Videos and presentations are also used to communicate information and encourage discussion of gender-related challenges.
Karshi State University has held meetings of gender auditors to discuss the university's responsibilities in promoting equality and implementing gender-related measures. The discussions have covered the roles of gender auditors, the responsibilities of the university as an employer, staff awareness, and the implementation of relevant policies and programmes. These activities provide a basis for reviewing institutional practices and identifying areas where additional action may be required to promote equal opportunities.
Karshi State University is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and supportive campus environment for students, academic staff, and visitors, including women with maternity-related needs. The university provides a dedicated maternity care room on campus, particularly at the Faculty of Primary Education, to support the comfort and well-being of women during maternity. In addition, the university operates a kindergarten on campus, helping support childcare needs and making it easier for university staff and other eligible members of the university community to balance their professional responsibilities with family life. These facilities demonstrate the university's practical commitment to creating a family-friendly environment and supporting women's participation in education and employment.