Following the conference “Promoting Gender Equality: Gender Equality and Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue on Strengthening the Legislative Framework to Combat Gender-Based Violence”, held in Ashgabat, representatives of international organizations and Turkmenistan’s government bodies delivered remarks, the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan reports.

Kemal Goshliyev, Head of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) representation in Turkmenistan, expressed gratitude to the Turkmen side for the high level of organization of the forum and highlighted the importance of international cooperation in advancing women’s rights. According to him, preventing violence against women is not only a legal task but also a crucial condition for sustainable development, social stability, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Farrukh Usmonov, Executive Director of the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development, emphasized that the organization has supported parliamentarians’ work for over 40 years. He noted that the conference became an important platform for exchanging experiences between Asian and European countries in the field of gender equality. In his view, special attention should be given to improving legislation, cooperating with civil society, and expanding women’s access to education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

Oguldzhennet Berdilieva, Chairperson of the National Center of Trade Unions of Turkmenistan and the Central Council of the Union of Women of Turkmenistan, stated that the country attaches great importance at the state level to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for women. She stressed that the legislative framework in this area is being progressively improved, and ongoing programs focus on supporting families, motherhood, childhood, and increasing women’s participation in public life. According to her, the conference outcomes will contribute to further development of international cooperation and the enhancement of legal mechanisms in the field of gender equality.

Bayramgozel Myradova, Chairperson of the Committee on Science, Education, Culture, and Youth Policy of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, said that the conference served as an effective platform to promote Turkmenistan’s positive experience on the international stage. She highlighted the importance of inter-parliamentary engagement, parliamentary diplomacy, and the exchange of legislative practices. In her view, the initiatives proposed during the dialogue will help expand women’s rights and opportunities, strengthen their social and economic protection, and further develop partnerships between parliaments.

During the speeches, it was emphasized that gender equality is not only a matter of protecting women’s rights but also a key condition for building a just, sustainable, and democratic society.