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Turkmenistan Observes World Day Against Human Trafficking

On July 30th, Turkmenistan observed the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a significant event supported by public associations across the country in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Commemorated annually as per the UN General Assembly's resolution, this day serves as a global reminder of the grave issue of human trafficking. Under the theme, "Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind," various initiatives were organized in multiple regions, emphasizing the crucial need to combat trafficking and support its victims. In Ashgabat, the Public Association Yenme orchestrated an event titled, “Stop Human Trafficking.” This gathering saw the active participation of 42 young activists and volunteers. Through interactive sessions, the attendees delved into discussions highlighting the pivotal role of safe and regulated migration in preventing human trafficking. The event incorporated educational tools such as the screening of the video, "5 Facts About Human Trafficking," and an engaging interactive game called, "Degrees of Risk." Participants received informative booklets and souvenirs to further disseminate awareness. Simultaneously, the Ynamly Egindesh Economic Society, operating a hotline in Ashgabat, conducted an awareness-raising event focusing on the multifaceted risks leading individuals into the peril of human trafficking. Emphasizing the vulnerability of various population groups to exploitation by traffickers, discussions revolved around strategies to enhance the efficacy of anti-trafficking measures. Attendees were briefed on the "Vaccination Against Stereotypes" project and society's efforts in preventing trafficking. Turkmenabat witnessed an impactful exhibition organized by the Public Association Taze Zaman. The display featured drawings and cartoons created by residents of Lebap province, educating individuals about the dangers and aftermath of irregular migration and human trafficking. Supported by the city administration, the event also distributed informational materials and products themed around combating trafficking, courtesy of IOM in Turkmenistan. According to The Exodus Road, Turkmenistan ranks among the five worst countries in the world for human trafficking.

Central Asia Particularly Vulnerable to Climate Risks, Primarily Due to Water Scarcity, Says EDB

By 2050, the available resources in the Syr Darya and Amu Darya basins – the region’s two largest sources of water - situated in southern Kazakhstan and along Uzbekistan’s southern border with Turkmenistan - could decrease by 10% to 15%. Water shortages inevitably impact the region’s agricultural sector, which relies on water as a critical factor in food production, the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has stated in a news release. The reduction in wheat yields in seven oblasts of Kazakhstan could result in direct economic losses exceeding U$1.2 billion by 2030. These concerns were highlighted by Conrad Albrecht, Managing Director and Head of the Directorate of Sustainability at the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) during the recent Seventh North and Central Asia Multistakeholder Forum on the Implementation of the SDGs in Almaty. “Kazakhstan, being the only Eurasian nation to have implemented a carbon pricing system, faces the additional challenge of a potential carbon tax amounting to U$250 million. Most economies in the region rely heavily on carbon-intensive industries, necessitating a transition towards more sustainable production methods”, Albrecht said. He also pointed out that the region’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions significantly exceed its contribution to the global economy in terms of both GDP and population. However, countries such as Armenia, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have a share of global CO2 emissions lower than their share of the world’s population, indicating that the region’s economies are critically carbon intensive. “All countries in the Eurasian region are taking climate change extremely seriously, acknowledge their direct contribution to the global agenda and are ready to make ambitious commitments to decarbonization”, Albrecht stressed. “Nevertheless, Central Asian countries still require substantial support from multilateral development banks, and while climate finance to the region is increasing, it remains significantly smaller compared to other low- and middle-income countries”.

US embassy shares American culture through film screenings in Turkmenistan

ASHGABAT (TCA) — On January 3, the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat will kick off its annual Winter Film Screenings, bringing the best of American cinema to cities throughout Turkmenistan. Continue reading