SDG 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Department of Turkology and Language Theory Interactive Discussion and Poster Session entitled “A Justice Society Through the Eyes of Students”

On January 28, 2026, due to the Department Day, an interactive discussion and poster session entitled “A Justice Society Through the Eyes of Students” was held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the dormitory hall and Room 320 of the Faculty of Philology. The event was organized within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

    The main objective of the event was to foster values of justice, legal culture, academic integrity, and peaceful dialogue among students, as well as to enhance their level of civic responsibility.

    The event was attended by first-year undergraduate students and organized by Arailim Akzhigitova, a lecturer of the Department of Turkology and Language Theory, together with Kanat Ashirkulov, Senior Advisor. During the introductory session, the essence and significance of SDG 16 were explained to the participants, and the role of each student in building a just society was emphasized. The basic rules of the discussion were outlined, including mutual respect, active listening, and maintaining an open and culturally respectful dialogue.

     The main part of the event was conducted in the format of a poster session. Students expressed their views on the following topics: the concept of justice, students’ rights, the importance of academic integrity, peaceful methods of conflict resolution, and the model of a just university. Participants recorded their ideas on posters, while some opinions were documented orally by the moderator. At this stage, students demonstrated a high level of engagement and addressed pressing social issues.

    During the discussion, key ideas from each poster were presented, followed by a brief exchange of opinions. Students freely shared their perspectives and reached common conclusions through dialogue and mutual understanding. As a result of the collective discussion, a “Student Justice Code” was adopted, which included the following core principles:

1. Respect for students’ rights and opinions;

2. Transparency and fairness of the assessment system;

3. Adherence to the principles of academic integrity;

4. Peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue;

5. Creating a safe environment through respect for law and order.

   In conclusion, the event contributed to strengthening students’ legal and civic awareness and promoting the values of a peaceful and just society. The active participation and strong interest of the students confirmed the successful achievement of the event’s objectives. The initiative was evaluated as a meaningful educational and socially oriented activity aimed at the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 16.

  Organizers: Arailym Akzhigitova, Lecturer of the Department of Turkology and Language Theory; Kanat Ashirkulov, Senior Advisor; first-year undergraduate students.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUH3ur9lDCNdaCLQlJ3-YwKYde01QVpA/view?usp=sharing