Violence, oppression, bullying, cruelty, and tyranny should not be tolerated at all. In the past two years, concrete measures have been taken to protect the rights of the younger generation. In particular, the penalties for any violence against minors have been tightened, and the powers of the Ombudsman for Children's Rights have been expanded. Another pressing issue is the systematic work being carried out to prevent child suicide. QR codes for the psychological support service "111" have been installed in all schools across the country. Starting from the new academic year, a program called "Dosbol | KE" will be launched in schools and colleges to combat bullying. The main goal is to prevent violence between children and adolescents. Important work in this direction does not stop, and the issue of protecting the rights and interests of adolescents will always be in the spotlight of the state.

August 15, 2025, in Tashkent at the International Institute of Central Asia, an international scientific and practical conference titled “The Role of the Spiritual Heritage of Abai Kunanbayev in Strengthening the Cultural Integration of the Peoples of Central Asia” was held in honor of the 180th anniversary of the Kazakh national enlightener Abai Kunanbayev.The conference was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Uzbekistan jointly with the International Institute of Central Asia.Among the participants were researchers, writers, translators, figures of art and culture from the countries of Central Asia and international organizations, as well as representatives of Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Russian, Tatar, and Bashkir cultural centers of Uzbekistan.The Kazakh delegation included: Kydyr Torali – Director of the Islamic Research Institute under the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan, Candidate of Philological Sciences; Adilgazy Kairbekov – Poet, Honored Writer of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Poetry Council of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Laureate of the International Literary Prize Alash; Dariya Kozhamzharova – Rector of the branch of the M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University in Chirchik, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor; Dandai Yskakuly – Professor of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Chief Researcher of the Abai Studies Center, Doctor of Philological Sciences; Akzhol Kalshabek – Poet, Researcher of the Mukhtar Studies Research Center at M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Member of the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan.In addition, Bakhodir Karimov, an Uzbek scholar of Abai Kunanbayev’s work, Professor at the Department of Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature named after Alisher Navoi, presented the Uzbek-language book “Abai Ma’rifati” (Abai’s Enlightenment), published with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Uzbekistan.Participants of the conference emphasized that Abai’s creative legacy is the common heritage of all Central Asia, uniting peoples through shared values, historical memory, and a pursuit of knowledge. The conference served as a platform for exchanging scholarly perspectives and cultural interpretations, as well as for developing practical initiatives aimed at promoting his ideas among youth, research communities, and the wider public.In his welcome address, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan, Beibut Atamkulov, expressed sincere gratitude to the International Institute of Central Asia for its special attention to issues of Kazakh–Uzbek cultural dialogue. He stressed that “Abai’s anniversary is an event that goes beyond the national context; it is a date of civilizational significance, as Abai became a true bridge between East and West, uniting in his works Arab, Persian, Turkic, Russian, and Western European thought.”The Head of Mission also underlined that Abai succeeded in harmoniously combining Islamic–Eastern and Russian–European philosophy into a single humanistic concept.During the event, songs by Abai Kunanbayev such as “Zhelsiz tunde zharıq ay” and “Kozimnіn qarasy” were performed live by Zhenisbek Piyazov, opera singer, People’s Artist of Uzbekistan, Karakalpakstan, Bashkortostan, and Tatarstan, as well as by renowned Uzbek artists and singers Doniyor Goipov and Akylbek Piyazov.The event contributed to strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between our brotherly peoples, expanding the horizons of intercultural dialogue, and showcasing the legacy of the great figure Abai — a lasting bridge between the past and future of the countries of Central Asia. Today’s interaction opens new horizons for further development of humanitarian cooperation among the peoples of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tashkent/press/news/details/1052170?lang=kk

Social harmony and internal stability are the main pillars of any state. No country can develop without peaceful life, unity, and harmony. If we look back at history, there are many states that have fallen from civilization or even disappeared from the map due to internal conflicts and discord. On the other hand, countries with strong unity and common goals have always overcome any crisis and achieved new heights. Kazakhstan is a multinational, multilingual, and multicultural country where people of different cultures live together peacefully. Since gaining independence, the main principle of our country has been to preserve and strengthen the unity of the people. According to the words of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, “Peace and harmony are the most important assets of our country.” This principle has stood the test of time and is becoming increasingly relevant in the face of current global challenges. As world experience shows, economic prosperity is possible only in a country where there is stability and harmony. Attracting investments, implementing large projects, introducing new technologies - all this can only be done in a reliable, safe, and peaceful environment. Kazakhstan's economic achievements over the past decade are clear evidence that we have managed to maintain internal stability. Where there is no unity, no amount of natural wealth or modern technology will develop a country. On the contrary, discord itself destroys the existing opportunities. Therefore, maintaining unity is not just a social issue, but a key mechanism for strategic development. Culture, science, and education can only flourish in a peaceful environment. When distrust and fear prevail in society, creativity and innovation cease. In a country where there is unity and mutual respect, every citizen can feel safe and reach their full potential. The Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, ethno-cultural associations, youth organizations - all contribute to strengthening harmony and peace in society. This is the responsibility of not only the state, but also of every citizen. Solidarity is not just a word. It is a concrete action, respect in our daily interactions, the ability to work together for the common good. Future generations should inherit from us not only economic achievements, but also the tradition of preserving unity. The bright future of Kazakhstan lies in the unity of the people. Maintaining harmony and agreement is the surest path to prosperity. #МирИСогласие #ЗаМир #МыВместе #PeaceAndHarmony #PeaceForAll #TogetherForPeace #АНК30жил #АНК30лет #APK30years #АНК #ANK

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Large-scale work is underway in Shymkent to change the transport infrastructure. One of the first changes affected bus shelters. Since the beginning of the year, 264 stops of two types — metal and glass — have appeared in the metropolis. Business has also joined the project: 62 shelters are being built with private investors. Navigation information has also been updated: more than a thousand signs in the Kazakh language and 771 information panels. All this is part of the development of the city's transport infrastructure. And in the Yenbekshinsky district, construction of a new railway crossing on Momynova Street continues. Work began in December. Almost half of the facility is already ready, including the installation of concrete beams and the laying of networks. The crossing is planned to be completed by the end of the year - it should connect the eastern part of the city with the center and reduce the load on the roads.