M. Abbasova, chairwoman of the Council of Women and Girls of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, S. Tosheva, a university doctor, and D. Vastayeva, a leading specialist of the department of working with Youth and events, met the women of Bunyodkor neighborhood of Samarkand city which belongs to the university on April 14, 2023.

       It should be said that most of the children of residents living in this neighborhood are students of our university. Topics such as “Treatment and respect between parents and children in the family”, “Prevention of crime, delinquency and various negative situations among female students” were discussed at the meeting.

      M. Abbasova, the chairperson of the Women's Council of the University, spoke and said that it is necessary to pay special attention to the Uzbek national customs, morals and etiquette, which have been inherited from our ancestors for centuries and have earned the respect of the people. She reflected on our unique traditions, including respect for the elderly, compassion for the young, hospitality, visiting and waiting for the sick, the culture of communication between family members and in public places, and the rules of silence and secrecy.

      Taking into account the importance of child upbringing in the Uzbek family, special attention was paid to the issues of “Principles of good upbringing in the family” together with the youth of the neighborhood. University doctor S. Tosheva gave detailed information about increasing medical culture in the family, strengthening women's health, religious and medical negative consequences of marriages between close relatives. Also, D. Vastayeva, the leading expert of the Department of Neighborhood Work and Events with Youth, gave an analytical opinion about the upbringing of well-rounded children in a mentally healthy family. A video and a presentation were shown during the meeting. During the meeting, the participants received answers to many questions. Measures have been determined in relation to the discussed issues. Such noble actions carried out by the representatives of the university will serve as an important factor in increasing the activity of women and their prosperous life in the future.