Dilorom Yuldosheva

Dilorom Yuldasheva is an Uzbek businesswoman with a disability. She lost her legs in an accident with a combine harvester. Her business employs 40 others. Her achievements were recognized, and she was named one of the BBC's 100 Inspiring Women. She also received a national courage award in 2024.

Life Yuldasheva was married and she worked in the fields in the Denov district of Uzbekistan. She was hand-feeding a combine harvester when her long clothes became entangled in the machinery. As a result, both of her legs had to be amputated. She became immobile as her family could not afford a wheelchair. She told her husband that he should remarry, but he firmly refused, telling her never to bring up the matter again. The President's daughter and assistant Saida Mirziyoyeva was tasked with making a film about Yuldosheva, and at least four more, in 2025. The President also announced ambitious plans to improve support for people with disabilities. Yuldosheva thanked the President for his help and for continuing to deliver peace.