How Legal Literacy Could Reduce Migration Fraud Among Uzbek Workers
Keywords:
Legal literacy, labor migration, migration fraudAbstract
Labor migration plays a vital role in Uzbekistan’s socio-economic development, providing employment opportunities and remittance income for thousands of workers abroad. However, insufficient legal literacy among migrant workers has significantly increased their vulnerability to migration-related fraud, including deceptive recruitment practices, contract substitution, illegal посредники (intermediaries), and human trafficking risks. This article examines how improving legal literacy can serve as an effective preventive mechanism against migration fraud among Uzbek workers. Drawing on institutional reports, migration governance frameworks, and comparative international practices, the study analyzes key legal knowledge gaps related to employment contracts, visa regulations, labor rights, and access to legal assistance in destination countries. The article argues that targeted legal education—delivered through pre-departure training programs, digital platforms, and cooperation between state institutions and civil society— can substantially reduce fraud exposure, enhance migrant decisionmaking, and strengthen legal self-protection mechanisms. The findings suggest that integrating legal literacy into national migration policies is not only a protective tool but also a cost-effective strategy for improving migration outcomes and safeguarding the rights of Uzbek migrant workers
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