Today, at the National Library of Tajikistan, under the chairmanship of Mavsuma Muini, Deputy Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan and Head of the (Parliamentary) Working Group on Population and Development, an international forum was held on the topic “Achievements and Challenges in the Process of Implementing Gender Equality Policy in Tajikistan.
The event was attended by deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli, officials of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Office, representatives of the Majlisi Milli of the Majlisi Oli, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Tajikistan, representatives of the Ministries of Internal Affairs and Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, the Committees on Women and Family Affairs, Youth and Sports, and Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, representatives of international organizations including the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD), the United Nations Population Fund in Tajikistan (UNFPA), representatives of civil society, national experts, mass media, and members of parliament from the Philippines, Indonesia, and North Macedonia, as well as the Vice President for Strategic Cooperation and Innovation of “Pathfinder International” (online).
Mavsumа Muini noted that the issue of gender equality has become one of the most important issues of the day worldwide.
It was emphasized that the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, under the leadership of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, in order to ensure respect for the constitutional rights of women, create favorable working and living conditions for women, and strengthen their status and position in society in accordance with the norms of a democratic, law-based and secular state, has implemented state policy on women and, in this regard, has adopted and enforced a series of regulatory legal acts aimed at addressing the most important issues of women’s lives. Tajikistan has ratified the main international human rights instruments, including the Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women.
Muini mentioned that the internal gender policy began to take shape in 1994 with the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, and with the approval of the Presidential Decree of December 3, 1999 “On Increasing the role of women in society,” the National concept for enhancing the role of women in Tajikistan, and the State Program for the education, selection and placement of managerial personnel from among talented women and girls, the role and status of women in the country increased. In addition, the laws of the Republic of Tajikistan “On state guarantees of equal rights of men and women and equal opportunities for their implementation,” “On prevention of domestic violence,” the National Strategy for enhancing the role of women in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2021–2030, and the State Program for the prevention of domestic violence were adopted, which regulate relations to ensure constitutional guarantees of equal rights of men and women in social, political, and cultural spheres.
The forum continued in five sections, including: “The Process of Implementing National Programs and Regional Perspectives on Gender Equality Issues; the Role of Civil Society in Implementing Gender Equality Policy; National Legislation in Regulating Gender Equality and Preventing Gender-Based Violence; Exchange of Experience in Ensuring Gender Equality and Strengthening the Capacity of Women and Youth in Reducing Global Risks: Water Scarcity, Climate Change and Glacier Protection.” Deputies of the Assembly of Representatives, representatives of ministries and agencies, national and international experts, members of parliament from the Philippines, Indonesia and North Macedonia, and the Vice President for Strategic Cooperation and Innovation of “Pathfinder International” (online) delivered speeches on various topics and exchanged views on the measures taken by relevant structures to advance gender policy.
Deputies of the Parliament of Tajikistan are taking necessary measures to promote gender equality through the development and improvement of national legislation and are making every effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals related to ensuring gender equality and empowering women and girls.
Today, Tajik women are active in all branches of state power, including the highest legislative body, the judiciary, and executive authorities, as well as public associations, contributing to the advancement of various sectors of society, noted Mavsuma Muini.
During the event, participants discussed various aspects of the issues addressed in the forum's sections and exchanged opinions and experiences.
