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ASTANA (TCA) — Representatives from the Government of Kazakhstan, the United Nations (UN), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) have met to discuss and further advance the monitoring and reporting of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Kazakhstan. Continue reading
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (TCA) — A closing ceremony of the summer camp for youth from Aktobe and Karaganda regions of Kazakhstan took place at the Suleiman Demirel University on August 27. The camp was organized by UNDP with the support of the Ministry of Social Development of Kazakhstan and with the financial support of the Government of Japan. Continue reading
ASHGABAT (TCA) — UNICEF Deputy Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Philippe Cori, on July 20 officially launched the Regional Nutrition Partnership Platform for Central Asia and Caucasus. Mr. Cori is visiting Turkmenistan on 20-22 July. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — On June 25, the United Nations’ MAPS mission arrived in Kyrgyzstan for a week-long visit to support the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic in adopting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the country’s development needs and priorities through mainstreaming, acceleration, and policy support (MAPS). Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — The United Nations Country Team in Kyrgyzstan has made a decision to stop using single-use plastics at meetings and events supported by the United Nations. “We will work with hotels, service providers, and partners to urge them to follow our green policy. It is aimed at deepening environmental awareness about the major environmental challenges created by omnipresent global products, especially plastic bottles and plastic shopping bags,” the UN in Kyrgyzstan said. Continue reading
BISHKEK (TCA) — “Fair and equal treatment of ethnic minorities is a prerequisite for a just society; helps prevent violent extremism,” said UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Andrew Gilmour, at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan last week. He said this was a lesson learned from UN experience in many countries confronting violent extremism. Human rights violations committed by governments, including discrimination among targeted groups, lead to a strong sense of alienation and often violence and terrorism. Continue reading
