DESIGN OF WOMEN'S REHABILITATION CENTERS IN UZBEKISTAN

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Today, in our country, new types of buildings and projects are being implemented for women to ensure gender equality and strengthen women's position in society. The article examines the distinctive features and shortcomings of these buildings in terms of architectural design, and also presents proposed projects. Keywords: adaptation, gender equality, project requirements, psychological support, rehabilitation, shelter, women's gymnasium. In the short period since Uzbekistan gained independence, many changes have occurred, manifested in the economy, in social processes, and especially in finding women's place in society. Several state-wide initiatives have been implemented to ensure that women receive education, develop, and have a strong health. All these measures have been implemented in stages over the years. One such initiative is the creation of women's rehabilitation centers in every region of our country. In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated May 19, 2021 No. RP-5116, measures are being taken to ensure the implementation of the Action Strategy on Five Priority Directions of Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the National Strategy of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Human Rights, as well as the creation of republican, regional and inter-district model centers for the rehabilitation and adaptation of women in order to provide social, legal, psychological assistance andtargeted support towomen in difficult social situations1. Since 2021, the republic has begun designing such building types as women's rehabilitation and adaptation centers, and today 14 exemplary inter-district centers have been established, each of which has its own building. In connection with my research, measurement work was carried out in these buildings, questionnaires were conducted with employees and the head of the center, as well as women who visited the center. The purpose of the experimental study is to identify the specific features of the architectural design of the building assigned to each center, identify its disadvantages and advantages, and based on this, develop regulatory norms and rules for the design ofwomen's rehabilitationcenters and create astandard project. Based on the conducted experimental research, it became clear that existing women's rehabilitation facilities located in Bukhara, Jizzakh, Navoi, Nukus, Gulistan, Karshi, and Urgench are located within another type of building. The main requirement for the location of women's rehabilitation facilities adjacent to or within another public building does not correspond toanonymity2. A facility for abused, mentally and physically distressed women should be located in a peaceful environment and protected from the perpetrators of the abuse. The buildings located in Tashkent, 1 ResolutionofthePresidentoftheRepublicofUzbekistandatedMay19,2021No.RP-5116. 2ProjectLeaderandWriter:TracyGierman,LeadWriter/Researcher:ArlaLiska,ExpertAdvisor:JanReimer “ShelterforWomenandGirlsatRiskofor SurvivorsofViolence”ShelterModuleMarch2013. https://ijmri.de/index.php/jmsi volume 4,issue2,2025 402 Samarkand, Namangan, Termez, and Andijan meet the requirements. However, they also have some shortcomings in accordance with design requirements. Taking these shortcomings into account, I participated in the redesign of women's rehabilitation buildings for the Tashkent region and the cities of Andijan and Samarkand.In the redesign of the women's rehabilitation building for the Tashkent region, it was necessary to adapt two existing buildings to the rehabilitation building(Fig. 1). Fig.1. Main plan of the building of the regional department for the rehabilitation and adaptation ofwomen intheTashkentregion. A total area of 1360 square meters is allocated for the center. The total area of the 1st building, located near the road, is 263 square meters, and there are 7 rooms in the 1-story building. At the suggestion of the Social Protection Agency, this building should be completely removed, the main entrance to the building should be turned to the street, and administrative premises should be designed on it. Building No. 2 is located behind this building, with a total area of 285 square meters. Building 2has 5rooms, 2 closed summerrooms, and 2sanitary units .It was proposed to reconstruct thisbuildingand design living quarters init. The total area of the administrative building was 220 square meters, starting with the main entrance, a floristic room was designed on the left of the tambur, and a reception room on the right (Fig. 2). From the ramp to the building, two entrances were opened, with a lawyer's and social worker's room located on the right. Next to this room, a library and a meeting room were designed and generalized. Opposite the entrance doors, a management room, a psychologist's room, and sanitary units were designed. On the left side of the building, a sewing workshop for 6 people and a beauty salon were located. This is a training