Society

This year, the international community commemorates two significant milestones: the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action on Human Rights. The remarkable history of the Universal Declaration has effectively demonstrated the universal value of human rights. These rights are indispensable for the attainment of peace, security, and sustainable development.

Special attention is paid to ensuring a peaceful and tranquil life of the people, as well as creating a culture of law-abiding and public safety in society within the framework of large-scale reforms implemented in the country during the years of independence.

The 18th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held on December 6, 2023, was very successful for Uzbekistan: three nominations submitted by the country were included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

At a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS, held in Bishkek, it was decided that Samarkand in 2024 will become the cultural capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The proposal of Uzbekistan to hold the 43rd session in 2025 in Samarkand, announced at the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Assembly, was supported. An appropriate decision has been made on this issue.