It is well known that Uzbekistan pays great attention to gender equality and gender issues. In particular, on 17 August 2019, the Protection of Women from Harassment and Violence Act was adopted. In our country, measures are being taken in relevant areas in accordance with the tasks set by this law.

The regular meeting of the Women's Advisory Council on the theme "Give peace to women" was held on 19 January at the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage. The meeting opened with a report by the First Vice-Rector of the University J. Eltazarov on "Causes and Consequences of Gender Violence". The report presented statistical data on gender problems in the country, the causes of domestic violence, a comprehensive and substantiated approach to solving gender issues. N.Abduvahidova, head of the department on affairs and work with youth, told about measures planned and implemented at the university to increase social activity, scientific potential, and legal literacy of women. University lawyer O.Absamiyev and trade union chairman S.Matlabov also talked about conditions and measures created for women.

During the meeting led by Women Council Chairwoman M.Abbasova different trainings were held based on interesting questions and tasks on different topics such as "Reasons for family peace", "Your pipe dream", "Terms of happiness", "Attitude of people around you", "Your attitude to the current situation on ethical issues at university", women created a "Tree of happiness", coffee and sweets were offered to participants. Management and staff were also interviewed on the topic of gender equality.