Strengthening religious literacy and public security within the framework of TDM 16

On November 5, 2026, the Department of Religious Studies and Cultural Studies of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University held an information and explanatory event among military personnel of military unit 55065 in the Ili district of Almaty region to improve religious literacy, prevent destructive religious ideologies, and strengthen the values ​​of peace and social stability. The event was organized and conducted by Rustem Moldakhmetov, a 2nd-year doctoral student in the specialty "Islamic Studies" of the department, and Ulzhan Askarbayevna Tungatova, PhD.

During the event, the military personnel were explained the importance of religious literacy, the correct perception of religious information, the features of destructive religious ideologies and ways to prevent them. In addition, attention was paid to the issues of maintaining religious and social harmony, the principles of mutual respect and responsibility, as well as strengthening peace and stability.

During the meeting, military personnel asked questions of interest to them on religious issues and exchanged views with the expert. During the event, the importance of a correct understanding of religion, a critical approach to religious information sources, and the responsibility of every citizen in maintaining stability in society were emphasized.

This event was aimed at increasing the religious literacy of military personnel, preventing the spread of destructive religious ideologies, respecting the rule of law and public order, as well as strengthening the values ​​of peace and stability.

The event demonstrated the importance of educational work aimed at creating a peaceful and secure society, respecting the rule of law, and strengthening religious and social harmony, in line with the principles of Goal 16 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — “Peace, Justice and Effective Institutions.”