The Asian Women’s Forum, themed "Regional approach to issues of economic, social, and political rights of women and empowerment," is scheduled to take place in Uzbekistan's Samarkand on May 13-14, the Senate of Oliy Majlis reports. The Uzbek leader proposed the forum during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly to leverage the leadership potential of women and foster their involvement across various sectors.
The forum anticipates the attendance of women parliamentarians, government officials, representatives from civil society organizations, businesswomen, political scientists, social activists, researchers, and professionals from diverse economic fields. Participants will hail from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia.
Structured around 10 parallel sessions, the forum will explore topics such as women’s participation in science, education, and innovation, leveraging digital technologies, poverty alleviation through economic empowerment, promoting entrepreneurship and innovation among women, and enhancing their leadership roles in the global economy.
Discussions will centre on women’s contribution to achieving Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing economic empowerment, parliamentary roles in fostering women's engagement in business and society, gender-responsive budgeting, equitable access to financial opportunities, and combating violence against women and children.
Participants will also delve into the role of non-governmental organizations in advancing a green economy, addressing gender disparities in climate change impacts, and advocating for the rights and interests of women in environmental policies.
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