LONDON, October 29. /Dunyo IA/.  British news portal “London Post” has published an article entitled “Samarkand Declaration: Uzbekistan Summit Secures Global Commitment to Children’s Wellbeing”, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

According to the publication, the two-day World Summit on Investing in Children’s Wellbeing: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations was held on October 21–22^nd. Uzbekistan organized the event in partnership with the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, UNICEF, the World Health Organization and the World Bank.

Summit concluded with the adoption of the Samarkand Declaration, reaffirming commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Its priorities include protecting children from violence, abuse and exploitation, including in digital environments and increasing investment in early childhood development, inclusive education and healthcare services. The Declaration calls on governments to gradually increase public investment in children’s wellbeing, while international financial institutions and the private sector are urged to expand their support, particularly for low- and middle-income countries.

According to the publication, Shakhnoza Mirziyoyeva, First Deputy Director of Uzbekistan’s National Agency for Social Protection, called for a policy of zero tolerance for violence against children: “We often say that children are our future. But after becoming a mother, I began to see these words differently. For parents, a child is not the future. A child is the present”.

As part of the summit, “IMKON” centre was inaugurated in Samarkand with the participation of Uzbekistan’s First Lady, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva. The centre brings together preschool education, specialised educational support and rehabilitation services for children. In 2025, the network of centres delivered more than 546,000 procedures and sessions and supported 3,777 children through outpatient rehabilitation.

In conclusion, publication notes that the summit’s long-term significance will depend on how countries translate their commitments into national policies, funded programs and measurable improvements in children’s lives.