In a bid to share experiences and discuss strategies for supporting women and girls, an international forum "Experience of Uzbekistan and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member Countries in Supporting Women and Girls" was held in Samarkand. The conference, held on November 22-23, has brought together approximately 40 foreign delegates representing over 20 nations, including key figures from the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Organization for the Development of Women within the OIC.
Notable attendees include representatives from the United Nations Organization in Uzbekistan and officials from various structures within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, all of whom are engaged in discussions surrounding critical issues pertaining to family and women. The participants comprise leaders of state bodies, representatives from civil society institutions, and delegates from international organizations, collectively aiming to foster collaboration and share successful practices.
The opening ceremony featured a video address by Tanzila Norboyeva, the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Chair of the Republican Commission on Gender Equality and Family Issues. Norboyeva's address set the tone for the forum, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in addressing challenges faced by women and girls globally.
Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Sarvarkhan Buzrukkhanov, delivered a comprehensive presentation on "best practices in creating additional conditions for women and girls' education and involving them widely in the field of science." Buzrukkhanov highlighted the systematic efforts undertaken by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation to support women in education.
In his speech, Buzrukkhanov reported that out of the 1 mn individuals enrolled in higher education institutions, 598,000, or 49.8%, are women, marking a 12% increase from 2017 figures. Additionally, the Deputy Minister shared that 13,995 female students are pursuing studies at the master's level, constituting 59.5% of the total student population. He underscored the commitment to providing favorable conditions for the education of female students within the system.
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