Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan has agreed on a common position on national priorities and commitments to protect children from violence ahead of the Second Global Ministerial Conference, scheduled for 18–19 November 2026 in Manila, the Philippines.
A national consultation meeting was held ahead of the conference as part of preparations. It was organised by the National Agency for Social Protection and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Participants included the children's ombudsperson, representatives of government agencies, international organisations and civil society institutions.
The meeting reviewed the implementation of national commitments made at the Bogota Conference, improvements to the system for protecting children from all forms of violence, and key priorities under the 2026–2030 strategy.
Particular attention was paid to creating safe environments in educational institutions, preventing violence and strengthening child protection mechanisms.
Following the meeting, the participants agreed on Uzbekistan's common position on national priorities and specific commitments that the country intends to present at the conference in Manila.
