The Guzarboshi neighborhood in the Olmazor district of Tashkent city is one of the areas that attracts attention due to its rich history, resident population, and extensive construction works. This neighborhood is located in the old part of the capital and is developing in a modern way while preserving its historical environment.
According to historical sources, two of the ancient twelve gates of Tashkent—the Sagbon and Chigatay gates—are located in the area of the current Guzarboshi neighborhood. This area was known as an important entry point where trade, craftsmanship, and agriculture developed over centuries.
The history of the Guzarboshi neighborhood dates back to the late 19th century. Initially, this area was called Sagbon neighborhood, later it was named Ittifaq in the 1930s. In 1999, the new Guzarboshi neighborhood was formed by merging the entire Academic Obid Sodikov neighborhood, as well as parts of Koštut, Achabod, and Shoshiy neighborhoods.
Currently, 8,110 residents live in the neighborhood, with 2,404 families. The area has 303 single-family houses and 34 multi-story buildings. The main areas of the neighborhood cover Nurafshon, Sagbon, Farobi, Shoshiy, Sariksuv, Maqola, Hurriyet, Kokzor, Omonat, and Tarix streets.
The construction and improvement works carried out in recent years have significantly changed the appearance of the neighborhood. In particular, large-scale construction was carried out under the 'Old City Reconstruction' program. Wide and smooth roads were established instead of old streets, and multi-story buildings, playgrounds, and trade and service facilities were built. Internal roads were asphalted, and electricity supply and engineering-communication networks were renewed.
Great attention is paid to issues of social support for the population in the neighborhood. Regular assistance is provided by the state and sponsors to people who are insufficiently supported, needy, bereaved, and disabled.
Furthermore, additional educational buildings were constructed at the 11th general education school due to the increase in the number of students, which is one way to create conditions for the qualified education of the younger generation.
As part of measures to turn the 'Old City' area into a tourist attraction in 2025, 21 houses along the Kaikovus canal were capitalized, which created more convenient conditions for the residents. These works serve to preserve the historical appearance of the neighborhood and increase its tourist attractiveness.
The Guzarboshi neighborhood is proud of its famous children, such as Obid Sodikov and Abdulvali Abduvahobov, and Lieutenant General Sobirjon Okhunjonov. The neighborhood citizens' assembly carries out systematic work on resolving citizen appeals, strengthening family peace, preventing violations of the law, and supporting families in need of social protection.
In the near future, plans are underway to restore the appearance of the neighborhood to a modern look, build kindergartens, green the area, develop tourism directions, and create new conveniences for the residents. The Guzarboshi neighborhood demonstrates the potential of the neighborhood system in New Uzbekistan.
Ensuring and protecting children's rights has become one of the priority areas of state policy worldwide, requiring the creation of appropriate organizational and legal conditions. Significant work is also being done in this area in our country. To date, over 40 laws and more than 500 regulatory legal acts have been developed to guarantee children's rights.
When developing and adopting legislation on children's rights, every state relies on universally recognized norms of international law. Special international legal documents have been adopted, compliance with and implementation of which is mandatory for all member states. Among these documents, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on November 20, 1989, and entering into force on September 2, 1990, holds a special place. This Convention is considered the most important international document highly protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of children, guaranteeing them a wide range of civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. The Republic of Uzbekistan has joined this Convention.
When discussing the right of children to be heard in court proceedings, attention should be paid to the provisions of Article 12 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It particularly emphasizes that participating states must ensure that a child capable of forming their own views has the right to freely express those views on all matters concerning the child. Furthermore, the child's opinion must be taken into account according to their age and level of maturity. The child is provided with the opportunity to participate in any judicial or administrative proceeding concerning them, either personally or through a representative or relevant body, in the manner established by the procedural norms of national legislation.
The Convention also establishes the principle of the priority of the child's interests as fundamental to the protection of children's rights. This approach ensures that children are recognized as subjects who should be addressed, which is of great importance for protecting their rights. Moreover, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child calls for a transition from outdated approaches (where children were seen merely as objects in need of help) to a new one. Within this new approach, children are viewed as individuals who understand their rights and are capable of demanding them. This helps children realize their worth, protect their rights, and actively participate in social life. States and other interested parties must be ready to fulfill their obligations to ensure children's rights and consider them as persons capable of claiming their rights.
Currently, the country's legislation enshrines the right of children, including those under 10 years old, to express their opinions when issues concerning their interests are considered in court proceedings. A clear testament to the strengthening of measures to protect the rights and legitimate interests of children is the inclusion of a new chapter titled 'Family, Children, Youth' in the new edition of our Constitution. Article 78 of the Basic Law separately states that the state's obligation is to create the best conditions for the comprehensive physical, mental, and cultural development of the child, as well as to ensure and protect their rights and freedoms. Furthermore, Article 15 of the special Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan 'On Guarantees of Children's Rights' regulates relations in the field of protecting children's rights and directly enshrines the child's right to express their opinion. According to this article, a child has the right to express their opinion when resolving any issues in the family, as well as during any judicial or administrative proceeding. When making decisions by bodies and officials authorized to make decisions on matters concerning the child's interests, the child's opinion must be taken into account, regardless of age, and decisions must be made based on the child's highest interests.
In addition, the Family Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan also contains a number of norms regarding guarantees of children's rights. In particular, according to Article 67, a child has the right to the protection of their rights and legitimate interests. If the rights and legitimate interests of the child are violated, they have the right to seek protection from the guardianship and trusteeship authority, and after reaching the age of fourteen, independently in court. The Family Code also provides for the consent of a child aged ten or older on a number of issues: changing name, surname, and patronymic; refusal of the court to grant a claim for establishing parental rights if it contradicts the child's interests; consent to adoption, which is determined when the case is reviewed by the guardianship authority or court; permission to revoke adoption only through judicial procedure taking into account the child's opinion; and the realization of placing children in a family taking into account their wishes, provided that placing children in a family is done with the consent of a child aged ten or older.
In conclusion, it should be noted that the principle of the priority of the child's interests, recognized at the international level, as well as their right to be heard and express their personal opinion, are of great importance today, positively influencing children's lives by expanding their opportunities to express their opinions and defend their rights. This approach contributes to creating a fair and safe environment for children, helping them actively participate in social life. Nevertheless, it is extremely important to ensure the practical application and implementation of this right so that decisions made taking into account the priority of children's interests truly correspond to this principle.
Work is underway in the city of Nukus to improve the modern appearance of the city. The Regional Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the Branch of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for the Salvation of the Aral Sea finance and credit planned programs and projects aimed at ecological stabilization of the Aral Sea region and its basin.
The decree of the head of state from November 23, 2023, on measures to ensure ecological sustainability by increasing the level of greening in the Republic and the subsequent implementation of the national project 'Green Space' is of significant importance. One of the key tasks today is the creation of protective forest belts to improve the ecological situation in the Aral Sea region, mitigate the negative impact of global climate change, and accelerate the work of forming 'green covers' from desert plants.
In 2023, within the framework of the 'Green Space' project, a joint project was implemented between the Branch of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for the Salvation of the Aral Sea in Nukus and the unitary enterprise 'Karakalpak yo'l kookalam'. As part of this project, landscaping work was carried out and a planting system was developed in the 'Clover' area, which is considered the 'Southern Gate' of Nukus city, near the 'Kapalak Bridge' (as the city residents say).
The enterprise planted amorphous, ash, catalpa, and spruce seedlings on a section of the A-380 highway, at a distance of 763 to 765 kilometers, which passes through Guzor, Bukhara, Nukus, and Beyneu. These coniferous trees, which are among the most beautiful world landscapes, adapt well to the soil and climatic conditions of the Aral Sea region due to their resistance to heat and cold. Since there were sandy areas near the bridge, the planted seedlings showed very low susceptibility to drying out.
Until now, a serious problem was ensuring irrigation for the planted seedlings due to the inability to divert water from the canal. Thanks to the support of the Regional Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the Branch of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for the Salvation of the Aral Sea in Nukus, work has begun on installing water pipes of various diameters, totaling 2500 meters, using groundwater and water-saving technologies.
As a result of these measures, the possibility of irrigation has improved over an area of 5 hectares near the bridge, where 1660 seedlings were planted. This project contributes to the emergence of green zones along highways and prevents dust raising.
During another personal reception at the People's Reception of the Syrdarya region, appeals from citizens concerning housing and communal services, employment, social protection, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and land relations were reviewed. Each issue was discussed with the participation of responsible persons, and necessary measures for its resolution were determined.
For example, Fatima Kurbonova, a resident of the 'Taraqqiyot' quarter in the city of Guliston, reported a problem with a non-functional elevator in an apartment building, which created difficulties for elderly people and sick individuals living on upper floors. This issue was immediately handed over for control, and the city administration, together with those responsible for communal services, was tasked with repairing and commissioning the elevator as soon as possible.
Holmurod Nazarov from the Syrdarya district appealed for employment, allocation of social assistance for a child with a first-group disability, and help with his daughter's treatment. A decision was made regarding the adoption of necessary practical measures by responsible representatives of the Department of Health and the regional office of the National Social Protection Agency based on this appeal.
Furthermore, entrepreneurs' appeals were discussed in detail. Asrorbek Khujabayev, an entrepreneur from the Sardobas district, raised an issue related to the reclassification of his building. Responsible persons were instructed to study this matter on legal grounds and submit a corresponding conclusion within seven days.
Other requests concerning housing, land relations, social benefits, employment, and communal services were also considered. Some issues were resolved during the reception itself by providing legal clarifications, while for other appeals requiring further study, responsible persons were instructed to provide proposals and conclusions within fifteen days.
It is important to note that no appeal was closed with a formal refusal. For every problem, responsible persons were assigned and practical actions were planned. This emphasizes that citizens' trust in state bodies is strengthened not by promises, but by solved problems, and this personal reception in Syrdarya served as a practical confirmation of this principle, as appeals were directed not just for registration, but for finding solutions, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring their execution.
