On November 3 this year the International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage "Silk Road" held a round table on "Protection of women from violence, suicide prevention, promotion of healthy lifestyles.

The event was opened by the Chairman of the Women's Council of the University, M. Abbasova, who emphasized that the legitimate interests of women in our society are protected by the state. And she also noted that this event is held in the framework of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is held annually on November 25.

     The experts invited to the round table - Lieutenant Colonel D. Hatamova, Lieutenant Colonel Z. Sharapova of Samarkand Department of Internal Affairs analyzed the legal aspects of oppression, physical and sexual violence against women, which today is a crucial problem.  The Director of the Regional Reproductive Center U. Boborakhimova talked about the reproductive health of female students. Head of the Youth Affairs Department N.Abduvakhidova shared constructive advice and recommendations for students on the conditions created in the university, the learning process, the solution of social problems.

      University psychologist D. Turdiyeva made a presentation on "Psychological assistance to women victims of violence". She gave detailed information about psychological, medical, social, economic and legal aspects of forms of violence - harassment, bullying, abuse and subsequent cases - suicide. Concluding the event, the President of the Women's Council M. Abbasova highlighted the importance of conducting such meetings, the support and protection provided by the university for female students and employees.