An environment where a woman's knowledge and labor are valued, and mutual respect and solidarity are established in the family, strengthens the entire society - Ziroat Mirziyoyeva
As part of the President of Uzbekistan's visit to the city of Ankara and the summit of the Organization of Turkic States, the First Lady of the country, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, took part in the first meeting of the OTS Council on Family and Women's Affairs.
An environment where a woman's knowledge and labor are valued, and mutual respect and harmony prevail in the family, strengthens the entire society - Ziroat Mirziyoyeva
Organized within the framework of the 13th OTS Summit, the Council on Family and Women aims to support cooperation among Turkic states on strengthening the institution of the family, protecting women's rights, and expanding their opportunities.
The first meeting of the High Honorary Council under the Council, consisting of the spouses of heads of state and government, was dedicated to the topic "From Solidarity to Institutional Cooperation: Family and Women in the Turkic World".
In her speech, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva put forward a number of initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for girls to receive modern education and developing women's entrepreneurship.
"An environment where a woman's knowledge and labor are valued, and mutual respect and harmony are established in the family, strengthens the entire society," the First Lady said.
She also made proposals regarding the protection of motherhood and childhood, the development of inclusive education, and the support of families in need. Special attention was paid to the issue of creating a safe internet environment for children and adolescents.
At the end of her speech, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva expressed her gratitude to the First Lady of Türkiye, Emine Erdoğan, for organizing the meeting. She expressed hope that the adopted decisions would serve the peace of families, new opportunities for women, and the well-being of children.