Materials with tag «united nations»
UN launches water safety and environmental education projects in Karakalpakstan
The UN has launched two projects in Karakalpakstan, supported by Multi-partner human security trust fund for the Aral Sea region. The UNICEF project aims to improve access to safe water, while the joint UNDP and FAO project focuses to provide local residents with skills to solve eco-problems.
Uzbekistan debuts in UN ECOSOC following election victory
For the first time, Uzbekistan has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council for the 2025−2027 term. ECOSOC is the main UN body responsible for coordinating the organization’s economic and social activities.
“Adopting this law on criminalization of domestic violence is only half the battle. Implementation is most crucial” — Tanzila Narbayeva
During an interview with UN News, Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, described challenges in passing Central Asia’s first law criminalizing domestic violence and stressed the importance of considering women’s voices in budget allocation and resource distribution.
Senate chairperson attends 68th session of UN Commission in NYC on Status of Women
Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbayeva is attending the 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. The agenda covers acceleration of gender equality as well as women and girls empowerment.
Uzbekistan initiates declaration of 2027 International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism
The UN General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution initiated by Uzbekistan, proclaiming 2027 the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism.
Uzbekistan supports UNGA resolution calling on Israel to free Golan Heights
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution calling on Israel to withdraw from the Syrian Golan Heights. 91 countries, including Uzbekistan, voted in favor.
Uzbekistan to set up working group on tailing safety
To safeguard the environment, Uzbekistan established an inter-agency working group on tailings safety and the prevention of accidental water pollution. The initiative is supported by the UNECE and the Swiss government.
Uzbekistan abstains UNGA resolution that mentions Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on April 26 recognizing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The resolution was adopted by a vote of 122 to 5, with 18 abstentions. Uzbekistan, along with 17 other countries, abstained from the vote.
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