Raising the status of women is an urgent task for society
26/09/2019 21:48
Raising the status of women is an urgent task for society
26/09/2019 21:48
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 26 September 2019, a round table on the topic “Strengthening the Status of Women in the Socio-Economic and Political Spheres” began in Tashkent, which will last two days.
The forum was organized by the Commission on the Protection of Gender Equality of Women of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Committee on Women and Gender Equality of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, the Committee of Women of Uzbekistan in conjunction with the office of the OSCE Project Coordinator in Uzbekistan.
The participants in the round table were senators, deputies, representatives of ministries and departments, non-governmental non-profit organizations, as well as the media.
Speakers noted that the achievement of social equality is a complex and lengthy process, due to the level of social development of the country, its economic capabilities, ideological principles, and cultural and spiritual potential. The formation of opportunities for integrating women into various spheres of life, the development and implementation of long-term state policy in this direction, adequate to modern economic conditions, aimed at improving the social status of women is an urgent task, the implementation of which is paid close attention to in our country. And this is not accidental, because women in Uzbekistan represent a large social community, characterized by specific psychological and demographic features, multi-role functions and a certain social status. Using her huge potential, providing opportunities for the full self-realization of women contributes to accelerated economic, social and political growth and development of the country.
In this context, the participants of the event focused on the social status of women and the issue of gender equality. It was noted that today in our country in this direction, work is first and foremost carried out on the formation and development of a legislative framework for ensuring equal opportunities for all members of society. So, recently adopted laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On guarantees of equal rights and opportunities for women and men” and “On the protection of women from oppression and violence” at the legislative level consolidated the equal status of women and men, guarantees of their rights and freedoms, provided women with legal protection from oppression and violence. The event examined in detail the main provisions, the essence and significance of these laws.
The round table also discussed the prevention of family breakdown, strengthening the status of the family in society. In this regard, the practical experience of the work of non-governmental non-profit organizations in this direction is examined and analyzed in detail.
The subject of discussion was also the issues of training active women with relevant skills and abilities for leadership positions, providing comprehensive support to business women, especially the development of family entrepreneurship. Special attention is paid to measures to reduce crime rates against women. In this regard, the importance of enhancing preventive and awareness-raising among citizens was emphasized.
Speaking about increasing the social activity of women with disabilities, it was noted that psychological assistance and support are especially important in working with this category. At the same time, they discussed in detail the possibilities of improving social conditions for them, as well as ensuring their employment.
Participants of the event also discussed issues of enhancing the participation of women in the upcoming elections in our country.
The Round Table has become an effective platform for discussing pressing issues in the field of comprehensive support for women and for developing relevant recommendations and proposals.
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