The protection of women's rights is not just one direction of societal development, but an important criterion that determines human value, justice, and the rule of law. A woman can realize equal opportunities only in an environment where she knows her rights and her legitimate interests are reliably protected.
For this reason, the issue of gender equality remains one of the topical issues under the purview of the legal system, public administration, and the public.
On the initiative of the Women's Wing of the Council of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, 'UzLiDeP', events titled 'Farovon Hayot Sari' were organized in the residential complexes 'Telemarkaz' and 'Allaniyaz Qahramon' in the city of Nukus. These activities took place within the framework of the national party project 'Together with the People.'
As part of the 'Messengers of Enlightenment' project, organized with the participation of the Republic's Center for Spirituality and Enlightenment, the 'Propagandists of Enlightenment' society, and the Institute of Socio-Spiritual Studies, a spiritual and educational evening took place.
At the event, a presentation was held for the book 'Uzbekistan as I Know It' by Kamel Yavuz Ataman, Doctor of Sciences in Socio-Political Sciences and a professor who is a native of Turkey. Leaders and representatives of state and public organizations, scientists, intellectuals, writers and poets, members of the diplomatic corps, media employees, and the general public took part in the evening.
During this significant evening, dedicated to commemorating Raihon, the audience was moved by songs performed to the gazels of Alisher Navoi and Zahir ad-Din Muhammad Babur.
Maintaining ties with citizens living abroad, reliably protecting their rights and interests, and mobilizing their scientific, intellectual, and investment potential for the country's development are among the most important tasks of our time. In this multinational country, ensuring an atmosphere of mutual respect and unity is considered the foundation of effective public administration.
Currently, over 130 nations and ethnic groups live in Uzbekistan in an atmosphere of peace and harmony. Numerous organizations, such as national cultural centers and friendship societies operating throughout the republic, contribute to strengthening interethnic cohesion.
It should be noted that July 30th is annually celebrated as the Day of Peoples' Friendship. In connection with this date, various spiritual and educational events, cultural festivals, round tables, exhibitions, and friends' meetings are organized across regions, with a special focus on strengthening the atmosphere of diversity, interethnic cohesion, and civic unity in the country.
The Presidential Decree of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated March 19, 2025, 'On Measures to Bring National Unity and Strengthen Ties with Citizens Abroad to a New Stage,' and the resolution 'On Measures for the Effective Organization of the Activities of the Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Interethnic Relations and Affairs of Citizens Abroad' also play an important role.
Indeed, the tasks set out in the document create a new mechanism for developing interethnic relations, supporting people's diplomacy, and strengthening systemic ties with citizens abroad.
The work of people who make a worthy contribution to strengthening interethnic cohesion and the atmosphere of diversity in the country is always highly valued. One example of such recognition is the traditional award 'Cross of Peoples' Friendship,' which is presented annually on the occasion of the Day of Peoples' Friendship on July 30th.
This year, this high award was conferred upon nearly 70 state and public organizations, representatives of national cultural centers, religious confessions, as well as non-governmental commercial organizations. They were recognized for their dedicated work aimed at establishing an atmosphere of friendship, solidarity, and mutual respect among different nations and ethnic groups.
Sevar Shokirova, Director of the Agency for Specialized Educational Institutions, who was awarded the 'Cross of Peoples' Friendship,' stated: 'I accept this award not as a personal achievement, but as recognition of the many years of dedicated work of the Agency for Specialized Educational Institutions team, the reforms being carried out in the field of education, and our consistent efforts to develop international cooperation.'
She added that in recent years, the Agency has established effective connections with leading world universities, international educational organizations, and foreign partners. Today, their students study at prestigious universities worldwide, while teachers acquire advanced foreign experience and implement it into the education system. She expressed confidence that such educational cooperation will contribute to strengthening friendship and mutual trust between peoples.
Indeed, the reforms being implemented in this area contribute not only to strengthening peace and harmony in the country but also to enhancing Uzbekistan's prestige as a state that is open, diverse, and actively cooperating with the global community.
