The 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, currently underway at the UN headquarters in New York, has seen active participation from global leaders and delegates. Among them, Tanzila Narbayeva, Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis and Chairperson of the Republican Commission on Gender Equality and Family Issues, leading the Uzbekistani delegation, has presented a series of initiatives aimed at addressing women's poverty and promoting gender equality.
The Commission, a working body of the UN Economic and Social Council, is dedicated to formulating international standards for safeguarding and advancing women's rights and devising strategies for their implementation. This year's agenda emphasizes eradicating poverty, attaining gender equality, and empowering women by fortifying institutional capabilities and financial support, aligning with the objectives outlined in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
With government, ministry, NGO, and civil society representatives present, the main aim is speeding up efforts to end women's poverty. UN Women's data shows that 10.3% of women globally are in extreme poverty, urging progress to be 26 times faster to meet the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Uzbekistan, recognized for its strides in gender equality and women's empowerment, has played a proactive role in shaping the discourse. Preceding the session, consultations involving Central Asian and Azerbaijani nations were convened in Tashkent, culminating in a unified stance on bolstering support for women and girls' social protection.
During her address, Chairperson Narbayeva, representing the Central Asian region and Azerbaijan, highlighted the burgeoning trade and economic cooperation among the participating nations and advocated for enhanced collaboration in promoting gender equality. She outlined several key initiatives, including the implementation of measures within the UN Global Accelerator for Job Creation and Social Protection to safeguard women and girls, integrating a gender perspective into STEM education, particularly in rural areas, and regulating the legal framework to bridge the digital divide and facilitate digital literacy programs, particularly targeting rural women.
As the 68th session progresses, delegates continue deliberating on strategies to translate these proposals into concrete actions, fostering a future where gender equality is not just an aspiration but a lived reality for all.
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