SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Effective Institutions — KazNU

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SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Effective Institutions

27 March 2026
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Effective Institutions

Russian language classes at 91ý Kazakh National University host events that contribute to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. On March 27, 2026, at the Faculty of Biology, A.S. Bazarbayeva, Assistant Professor of the Department of Russian Philology and World Literature, and first-year students majoring in Scientific Biology, held an interactive event on SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Effective Institutions.

The event's goal was to develop students' understanding of the need to understand their rights and responsibilities and to improve their legal literacy. The discussion focused on creating a safe society free from violence in any form, where human rights are respected regardless of ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. Particular attention was paid to students' knowledge of their own rights and responsibilities during their university studies, in society, and in their participation in community activities.

The event focused on explaining the concept of law-abidingness for every citizen of Kazakhstan, especially in the country's educational institutions. Furthermore, preventative measures to prevent crime at universities were discussed.

It was emphasized that it is essential to strive for freedom of speech, ensure public access to information, and develop the ability to protect fundamental human rights.

The event began with a survey of the audience: what rights do students have while studying at the university? It was discovered that students were only aware of a few generally accepted rights related to their studies and interactions with the university's faculty. Upon closer examination, it turned out that students have a wide range of rights, including participation in exchange programs with other universities near and far, the publication of articles in university journals, and the right to combine their studies with part-time work.

To review student rights, presentations were presented on these topics, which were enthusiastically discussed. Participants shared their thoughts and impressions, proposing new rights for consideration and legislative adoption that would expand students' opportunities for active participation in the university's social life.

The concept of law-abiding behavior was examined from a legal perspective, drawing on legal literature to enrich the student's vocabulary and encourage further use.

Of particular interest were the statistics on offenses committed by Almaty universities, which were particularly useful for understanding the scale of crimes committed by students in our city.

The active engagement of participants in the event included interactive activities such as presentations, a survey, a video, and an open exchange of opinions on the topic. The event was lively, with many opinions and impressions shared, and suggestions for improving awareness of their rights and responsibilities were made.