President of Uzbekistan: The measure of humanity and justice of any society and state, first of all, is the attitude and attention to a woman

A festive event in honor of March 8 - International Women's Day took place at the International Congress Center today.
As the press service of the head of our state informs, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev cordially congratulated the women and expressed his deep respect to them.

- From time immemorial, our people have revered the sacred image of a Mother, a woman as an incomparable creation of the Almighty, surrounds her with love and care, – said the head of state.

As you know, the measure of humanity and justice of any society and state is primarily the attitude and attention to a woman. In order to achieve such a lofty goal as to ensure a peaceful and prosperous life of our people, special attention is paid to ensuring the legitimate rights and interests of women. The conditions for their work, education, health promotion, and the well-being of their families are improving.

This work is defined as one of the most important directions of the Development Strategy. At the video conference held on March 1, even wider opportunities for women were identified. In order to ensure the systematic and effective implementation of these tasks, the corresponding post of Deputy Prime Minister was re-established, the State Committee for Family and Women Affairs was established.

The structure of the committee will also include the deputy chairmen for women and family issues of almost 9,5 thousand mahallas operating in the republic, each mahalla will re-introduce the position of responsible for women's issues. Thus, a fair and effective system will be formed, dealing with women's problems and their daily concerns on a permanent basis.

A national program to support women's education, designed for 2022-2026, will be adopted.

At the initiative of the President, the movement “Women Mentors” is being created, uniting authoritative and respected women in its ranks, which will be able to influence the formation of public consciousness and the upbringing of the younger generation. At the same time, women's councils are being created in all labor collectives to effectively solve women's problems.

In order to further increase the number of women working in the field of entrepreneurship, the "Women in Business" program will be adopted, within the framework of which funds in the amount of 8 trillion soums will be allocated.

Also this year, women will receive 40 percent subsidies for mortgage loans. This will provide women in need with 12 thousand modern apartments.

Funds in the amount of 15 trillion soums are being allocated for the implementation of this unprecedented large-scale work for our country.

- Women and family issues are a key task that defines our not only today, but also tomorrow. Every good deed in support of our women, keepers of the family hearth, personifying love and selfless devotion, will undoubtedly return a hundredfold tomorrow," President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

The President appealed to all the women of the republic and urged them to actively participate in huge transformations:

- Today we have entered a new historical era of comprehensive development of our country. The introduction of children to great goals, their upbringing on the basis of noble ideas is the main duty of all mothers of Uzbekistan.

Undoubtedly, the upbringing of a young generation with high human qualities, courageous and courageous, devoted to the Motherland depends primarily on you. This is the most important investment in the future, our greatest wealth.

According to the decree and decree of the President of Uzbekistan dated March 5 of this year, a group of women were awarded honorary titles, orders and medals, twenty-eight girls were awarded the Zulfiya State Prize.

The solemn presentation of these awards took place at the festive event.

– Once again, I sincerely, wholeheartedly congratulate all of you on the holiday of spring, beauty and tenderness. I wish you all the greatest joy in the world - to see the happiness of your children and grandchildren. I wish you health, prosperity and well-being! - said the President.

Women present at the event, working in various fields in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the city of Tashkent and the regions, employees of various ministries and departments celebrated the holiday around a generous table. The event was also attended by female diplomats representing foreign countries and international organizations.

The festive event continued with a colorful concert.