“Real change in human rights begins with the true implementation of the recommendations from the human rights mechanisms”, stated Mr. Mahamane Cisse-Gouro, the Director of the Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division, during a two-day visit to Ashgabat. Mr. Mahamane Cisse-Gouro, Matilda Bogner, the UN Human Rights Regional Representative for Central Asia, Ms. Ivana […]
Session of the Interdepartmental Commission on Ensuring the Implementation of Turkmenistan’s International Obligations in the Field of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
On 14 February 2025, a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Ensuring the Implementation of Turkmenistan’s International Obligations in the Field of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The leadership and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of […]
Turkmenistan approves new edition of the National Action Plan on Combating Human Trafficking
During a Cabinet meeting on Friday, 3 Jan 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking in Turkmenistan for 2025-2029. The document was presented by Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov. The plan includes five sections, which outline the targeted measures, the deadlines for their implementation, relevant […]
OHCHR holds consultations with national partners in Turkmenistan on the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture (OPCAT)
At the workshop, organized by the OHCHR Regional Office for Central Asia, the members of the Working Group of the Interagency Commission on the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international obligations in the area of human rights and international humanitarian law, as well as representatives of law enforcement agencies, the Ombudsperson Office, lawyers, and medical personnel, discussed […]
Human Rights Youth Festival dedicated to International Human Rights Day in Ashgabat
From 9 to 10 December, the OHCHR Regional Office for Central Asia organized a Youth Festival on Human Rights to commemorate Human Rights Day, which is celebrated annually on 10 December. 25 young women and men, SDG Ambassadors and youth activists from civil society organizations learned about UN human rights mechanisms and international approaches to […]
Advancing Human Rights and Sustainable Development in Turkmenistan
4 Key Human Rights Initiatives Supported by UNDP in Turkmenistan The 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is anchored in human rights, with all 17 Goals directly or indirectly mirroring human rights standards. These two frameworks – human rights and sustainable development are interlinked and mutually reinforcing, emphasizing that a ‘just, equitable, and sustainable future’ is possible […]
UNHCR awards Turkmenistan a certificate in recognition of achievements in ending all cases of statelessness
On 8 November 2024, on Friday, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received United Nations Assistant High Commissioner for Refugees Ms. Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, TDH reports. During the meeting, Ms. Ruvendrini presented the Head of State with a certificate from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The document notes that, recognizing the remarkable […]
The Interdepartmental Commission on the Implementation of Turkmenistan’s international obligations in the field of human rights and International Humanitarian Law held a joint meeting with representatives of the UN, EU, OSCE
On 29 July 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a joint meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on the Implementation of Turkmenistan’s international obligations in the field of human rights and international Humanitarian Law and representatives of the UN Country team, EU, and OSCE. It was attended by representatives of the Mejlis of […]
UN Human Rights Office initiates discussion on recommendations provided to Turkmenistan within the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Following the receipt and acceptance of Universal Periodic Review recommendations by Turkmenistan, the UN Office for Human Rights in Central Asia (OHCHR) this week emphasized the importance of using these recommendations as a roadmap for enhancing legislation, implementing human rights programmes and making progress on the enjoyment of human rights for all in Turkmenistan. On […]
Turkmenistan Ombudsman Releases 2023 Human Rights Report
The Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan has published its annual report on the human rights situation in the country for 2023. The report, available on the official website of the State News Agency TDH [Turkmen State News Agency, comprises seven chapters. It details the status of human rights and freedoms in Turkmenistan, including civil, […]
Turkmenistan, EU Hold 16th Human Rights Dialogue
The 16th meeting of the Turkmenistan-European Union Human Rights Dialogue convened in Ashgabat on 25 June 2024, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and EU Special Representative for Human Rights Olof Skoog opened the meeting. Discussions centered on expanding cooperation between Turkmenistan and the EU in the areas of […]
Astana hosted the 2024 China-Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum
The Central Asia-China cooperation mechanism has brought valuable opportunities for human rights protection, livelihood and economic development in the region, said stated participants at the 2024 China-Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum which was held in Kazakhstan’s Astana on 28-29 May 2024. The forum themed “building a China-Central Asia community of shared future: a new […]
Kazakhstan and U.S. Continue Constructive Dialogue on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms
Astana, May 20, 2024 – The third meeting of the annual High-level Dialogue on Human Rights and Democratic Reforms between Kazakhstan and the United States took place in Astana co-chaired by Assistant to the President of Kazakhstan for International Affairs Erzhan Kazykhan and U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra […]
Turkmenistan submitted a report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
On 2 February 2024, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women considered Turkmenistan’s sixth periodic report on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The sixth periodic report of Turkmenistan (CEDAW/C/TKM/6) is available here: https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/treatybodyexternal/Download.aspx?symbolno=CEDAW/C/TKM/6&Lang=en The report was presented by Deputy Minister of Foreign […]
The Strategic Plan of the Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan for 2024-2028 published
The Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan took a significant step forward with the publication of its Strategic Plan for 2024-2028. Approved on 24 January 2024, this multi-year plan outlines a roadmap for promoting and safeguarding human rights across the country. The plan identifies four high-level priority areas. Three of them are aimed at external […]
Turkmenistan – EU Dialogue on human rights took place in Brussels
On 18 December 2023, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Director of the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan Yagmyr Nuryev visited Brussels, Belgium. The Turkmen delegation included the Ombudsman, representatives of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs and the Justice. The heads of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium and […]
Ombudsman of Turkmenistan attended high-level events in Geneva dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
On 11-12 December 2023, the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan Ms.Yazdursun Gurbannazarova participated in the Human Rights 75 high-level event organized by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland. The Turkmen delegation also took part in a parallel event organized by the non-governmental organization BDG and the non-profit organization INHR, […]
OHCHR Conducted Human Rights Workshop for Turkmenistan Law Enforcement Representatives
From 14 to 16 November, the Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia (OHCHR) held a technical workshop for law enforcement agencies on human rights, non-discrimination, protection, accountability and other international UN human rights standards. Representatives of the Ministry of Interior, including its Academy, the Institute of Defense, the […]
UNDP and national partners in Turkmenistan conduct the Mid-term Evaluation of the Implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan
Ashgabat, 16-17 November 2023: UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan conducted the two-day working meeting – Discussion of the Draft of the Mid-term evaluation of the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan of Turkmenistan for 2021-2025 (NHRAP for 2021-2025). The working meeting was organized in the framework of the UNDP project: “Assistance in the […]
Delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the session of the working group of the Universal Periodic Review
On November 6, 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs V.Hajiyev took part in the fourth review of Turkmenistan within the framework of the 44th session of the Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) taking place from November 6 to 17 of this year in Geneva. During the […]
UN Human Rights Council: Turkmenistan’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Turkmenistan’s human rights record will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time on Monday, 6 November 2023, in a meeting in Geneva that will be webcast live. Turkmenistan is one of 14 States to be reviewed by the UPR Working Group during its upcoming […]
UNDP supports the Government of Turkmenistan in coordination, monitoring and reporting on human rights and SDG 16
Ashgabat, 26-27 October 2023: UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan conducted a workshop on international experience to coordinate, monitor and report on human rights and Sustainable Development Goals 16 (SDG 16) for the members of the Working Group of Interdepartmental Commission to ensure the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international obligations in the field of human rights […]
UNDP supports the Government of Turkmenistan to prepare for the Dialogue on the Universal Periodic Review with the UN Human Rights Council
Ashgabat, 25 October 2023: UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan conducted a workshop on preparation for the Interactive dialogue on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) with the UN Human Rights Council. The event was conducted at the Institute of State, Law, and Democracy of Turkmenistan. The workshop was organized in the format of working meeting facilitated […]
ПРООН поддерживает Правительство Туркменистана в подготовке к Диалогу с Советом ООН по правам человека по Универсальному периодическому обзору
Ашхабад, 25 октября 2023 г.: ПРООН и Правительство Туркменистана провели семинар по подготовке к интерактивному диалогу по универсальному периодическому обзору (УПО) с Советом ООН по правам человека. Мероприятие проводилось в Институте государства, права и демократии Туркменистана. Семинар был организован в формате рабочей встречи с участием международного эксперта ПРООН г-на Томаса Барановаса, членов государственной делегации, включая […]
Turkmen students played the role of the UN ambassadors by simulating Model UN of the UN General Assembly
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Plan of Action On 24 October 2023, the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan together with the UNDP in Turkmenistan conducted a competition in the format of […]
Turkmenistan: Home to 61 Nationalities, Opposes All Forms of Discrimination
Turkmenistan strongly condemns racial discrimination and pursues an ongoing policy of mutual understanding among peoples and the prevention of any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, descent, national or ethnic origin. The Turkmen delegation stated this at the 110th session of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in Geneva, which […]
UNDP and the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan convened a series of workshops on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Ashgabat, May 16, 2023: The series of seminars “Harmonization of the legislation of Turkmenistan in the field of human rights with the norms of international law” held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Action Plan was completed. The […]
UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office of Turkmenistan promote human rights education in journalism
Ashgabat, 10-11 May 2023: UNDP and the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan convened a workshop in a hybrid format on the “Best practices for human rights education in journalism. Cooperation of journalists with the Office of the Ombudsperson on the coverage of human rights issues in the Media”. The event was attended by representatives of the […]
China–Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum – 2023: a step towards the rapprochement of the peoples of the two regions
On 12 September, a Chinese-Central Asian Forum on the development of Human Rights was held in Beijing, dedicated to the theme “Co-building the Belt and Road – the development and progress of human rights,” the magazine “China” reports. The event held under the auspices of the Chinese Foundation for the Development of Human Rights was […]
UNDP and ROCA OHCHR support the Government of Turkmenistan to prepare for the Dialogue with the UN Human Rights Committee
Ashgabat, 22 February 2023: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Regional Office for Central Asia of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (ROCA OHCHR) jointly with the government of Turkmenistan held a methodological workshop to prepare the State delegation for the Dialogue with the UN Human Rights Committee at […]
MFA Turkmenistan holds a regular meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Human Rights
A regular meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission to ensure the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international obligations in the field of human rights and international humanitarian law was held on July 24, 2023. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov. Representatives of the Mejlis of […]
UNDP supports in development of the national report of Turkmenistan for the 4th cycle of UPR
Ashgabat, 9-10 February 2023: UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan conducted the two-day workshop – Discussion of the First Draft of the national report of Turkmenistan for 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Report on Human Rights in UN Building. The workshop gathered members of the Working Group of the Interdepartmental Commission on the implementation […]
The Regional Office for Central Asia of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights continues Human Rights Education School for young people with disabilities in Turkmenistan
On 21-22 June, the Regional Office for Central Asia of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR/ROCA) held the third and final training of the “School on human rights and advocacy on the rights of persons with disabilities.” The aim of the third seminar was to consolidate new skills and introduce participants to the […]
New Constitution of Turkmenistan based on framework of Human Rights, Neutrality
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 14 September 2016 (nCa) — Turkmenistan adopted Wednesday the new version of its Constitution, a sophisticated document based on the framework of sovereignty, neutrality and human rights. The initial draft of the Constitution was presented to the public for debate last year. The Constitutional Reforms Committee received and reviewed thousands of ideas […]
Туркменистан и Комиссия ООН по Правам Человека: Взаимное разочарование
Анализ nCa Ashgabat, 2 April 2012 (nCa) — Туркменистан предстал перед Комиссией ООН по правам человека в Нью-Йорке 15-16 марта 2012 года. Цель состояла в том, чтобы рассмотреть вопрос о соблюдении в стране обязательств по Международному пакту о гражданских и политических правах, к которому страна присоединилась в 1997 году. Из вопросов и ответов на них […]