Advisor to the Rector on Women’s Issues

Activity

The Archive Department was established in 1994.
Fozilova D.Sh. serves as the Head of the Archive and Chairperson of the Women’s Advisory Council, and also works as an adviser to the rector.

She began her career in 1999 as the Chief of the Institute’s Human Resources Department. Throughout her work in the Archive Department, she has contributed as the founder of the Department of Spirituality and Enlightenment, served as Deputy Dean of the Turkish Faculty of Spirituality and Enlightenment, and continues her service today as the Head of the Archive, Chairperson of the Women’s Advisory Council, and adviser to the Rector.

Story

In ancient Uzbek states, centralized and private archives existed as early as the 3rd–4th centuries. During the period of the Timurids (14th–15th centuries), palace archives and libraries functioned, later followed by similar archives in the Kokand, Bukhara, and Khiva Khanates. On November 5, 1919, the Central Archival Administration (AIMB) was established under the Unified State Archival Fund of the Turkestan Republic (YADAF) and the People’s Commissariat of Education. In 1930, the Central Archival Administration of Uzbekistan (UzMAB) was formed.

By 1931, YADAF departments were created, and in 1943 replaced by the Central Archive (MA) and the Central Historical Archive of Uzbekistan (UzMTA). The Central State Archive of Cinematographic and Sound Documents and the Central State Medical Archive of Uzbekistan were established in 1962 (renamed the Central State Archive of Medical and Technical Documents in 1965).

In 1959, the Archival Administration under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan was formed to oversee and manage archives. In 1961, it became the Main Archival Administration and was placed under the Council of Ministers. On July 19, 1992, it received its current name — the Main Archival Administration under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It supervises archives across the Republic of Karakalpakstan and all regional archival institutions.

Today, Uzbekistan has 77 state archives housing around 6 million documents, including more than 360,000 photographs, about 14,000 sound recordings, and approximately 17,500 film documents (as of 1999). The Central State Archive stores materials dating from the 13th century to the present. Archivists’ activities in Uzbekistan are regulated by the Law “On Archives” (April 15, 1999).

Purpose

The National Archival Fund of the Republic of Uzbekistan brings together archival collections that reflect the country’s material and spiritual heritage. It consists of state and non-state archival funds. Documents permanently stored in state archives, along with other official materials kept temporarily in government bodies, courts, banks, state enterprises, institutions, diplomatic missions, and consular offices, form the state archival fund.

Documents created by non-state legal entities, as well as private archives, also become part of the National Archival Fund. Documents are included or withdrawn based on expert commission decisions. The Main Archival Administration defines criteria for document value and regulates expert commissions.

Between 1991 and 2024, the archive accumulated 21,540 documents, including 8,280 permanent documents stored for up to 75 years, 5,671 test notebooks, and 7,589 temporary storage documents. Documents are preserved for 75 years in two categories:
• Personal documents: personnel files, hiring and dismissal records, internal orders of professors, teachers, and staff from 1990–2019, and student records from 1995–2019.
• Orders on main activities: based on instructions and correspondence from higher organizations (1990–2019), as well as orders processed by institute vice-rectors, departments, and faculties.

Additional archive materials include business trip orders (1990–2019), personal documents of postgraduate students and residents (1995–2007), and various protocols such as DAK and DIK.

Task of the Archive

An archive (Latin archivevum, Greek archeion) is:

1. a place where documents are stored;
2. a collection of documents gathered by institutions, organizations, or individuals.

The law defines procedures for accounting, examination, registration, consolidation, and collection of archival documents to protect the integrity of Uzbekistan’s National Archival Fund and meet the social, cultural, scientific, and informational needs of citizens, society, and the state.

All archival collections reflecting the material and spiritual life of the Uzbek people form the National Archival Fund. It includes both state and non-state archival materials.

Documents from 53 institute departments (1990–2019) are accepted, including departmental reports, protocols, work plans, and journals. Admissions documents of applicants from 1990–2018 not submitted to accounting will be returned from the archive. Student certificates transferred to the institute are also available. Records of students who graduated (1995–2017) or were expelled (1995–2018) are preserved.

Women’s Advisory Council

The role of women in any sphere of society is invaluable. President Sh. M. Mirziyoyev has emphasized raising their status to the level of state policy. The “Women’s Advisory Council” of the Bukhara State Medical Institute actively conducts training to improve the life and activities of women.

The Council provides moral and material support to women and girls working at the Institute. Its Chairperson, Fazilova Dilbar Sharipovna, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences and Head of the Department of Uzbek Language and Literature, Russian Language, Pedagogy and Psychology, plays an essential role in these initiatives.

She organizes meaningful events on topics such as “Gender equality in the eyes of girls,” “The role of women in society,” “Women in state protection,” “National clothing traditions,” and “A woman embodies the world.” She also conducts personal conversations with women and students, helping resolve their challenges with care and support. Her advocacy work continues to produce positive results.

Achievements

The women’s team of the Bukhara State Medical Institute won 1st place at the “ZAKOVAT” intellectual competition held on February 24, 2024, at the Youth Center in Bukhara in honor of Women’s Day. Their team, “MORPHINE,” triumphed over 38 competing teams and advanced to the Republic-level competition on March 3 in Tashkent.

Safety and Awareness Event

On July 6, 2024, at BSMI, an event on the theme “Protecting women and girls from harassment and violence and working with conflict families” was organized under the leadership of Fozilova D.Sh. The event included participation from law enforcement representatives, educators, and faculty members.

Participants discussed methods to escape harmful situations quickly, procedures for the “Security Order,” and watched educational videos on the topic.

The event aligns with the Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan (2022–2026), which places special focus on human dignity and well-being.