International scientific-practical conference on the topic "The role of values in the development of the family: national and foreign experience"

Organizers of the conference: State Committee for Family and Women of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Scientific-research Institute "Family and Women."

The main purpose of the international conference is to further develop the Institute of the Family based on international experience and expert opinion in this area and to develop the professional competence of leaders and specialists in the field of family values, science, and professional competence. Development of proposals and recommendations on the prospects for further development of the family institution through national and universal values.

Conference participants: The conference was attended by heads and representatives of international organizations leading operating in Uzbekistan, in particular – Heads of UNFPA, UNICEF, Ambassador of the EU to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Director of the Mission of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Uzbekistan, Deputy Heads of the OSCE and WB in the Republic. In connexion with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, representatives of the SOCIEUX+ (Brussels) took part in the conference with presentations and reports, leading scientists, experts and consultants Bulgaria, Japan, Belarus, Malaysia, the Russian Federation, Great Britain, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan took part in the conference, also the event was attended by representatives of such countries like Egypt, Azerbaijan, Latvia and Belarus. National scientists and experts, spokesmans of ministries and departments of the republic, professors and teachers of universities, civil society institutions and the media actively participated.

 In last years, large-scale economic, administrative, legal and other transformations have been implemented in Uzbekistan. At the same time, the main goal of the reforms was the practical effectiveness and interests of the human. In order to improve the quality of life of the population, much attention is paid to the development of social sectors. The material and technical base is being strengthened in such areas as science, education and healthcare.

Under the guidance of the President of our country, special attention is paid to strengthening the role of the family in raising a harmoniously developed generation, further improving the cooperation of the family institution with national and international institutions.

In this connection, on April 29, 2022, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan approved a comprehensive program of activities to promote the idea of “On the way to a prosperous family”. In pursuance of point 15 of the above program and also taking into account that May 15 is the International Day of the Family, the Research Institute "Families and Women" held an international scientific and practical conference on the topic "The role of values in strengthening the family: domestic and foreign experience".

At this international conference, about 18 lectures were read on topics such as the role of social and labor relations in strengthening the family, social mechanisms for family development in Uzbekistan, social support for the family - EU labor market policy, the impact of European values ​​on the family, the role of values ​​in the spiritual family development in New Uzbekistan, gender equality, the importance of human rights and modern family theories in Japan. 

The region's experts also held discussions and questions and answers, including developing proposals and recommendations for enhancing the role of values ​​in family development based on domestic and foreign experience.

The reports were of particular interest, all participants accompanied their speeches with media presentations. During the conference, the interest of the participants in the topics of presentations, interest in the issues raised was observed. In general, the discussion was constructive, informative and useful.

In conclusion, it was noted that based on the results of the conference, taking into account international experience, proposals and recommendations would be developed, and it is also planned to publish a collection of scientific articles within the framework of the conference.