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 […]
OHCHR engages with the Government of Turkmenistan in the ratification of the Optional Protocol to UN Convention against Torture and establishment of the National Preventive Mechanism
On 27 November, the Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia (OHCHR) organized a round table was organized for members of the Interagency Commission on the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international obligations in the area of human rights and international humanitarian law on experiences of ratifying the Optional Protocol […]
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 […]
Поддержка Аппарата Омбудсмена в Туркменистане в определении его стратегических приоритетов
АШХАБАД, 16-20 октября 2023 г.: Консультации по многолетнему стратегическому планированию Аппарата Омбудсмена Туркменистана прошли по приглашению Омбудсмена и в партнерстве с Азиатско-Тихоокеанским форумом национальных правозащитных учреждений (АТФ), Программой развития ООН (ПРООН) и Региональным отделением Верховного комиссара ООН по правам человека в Центральной Азии (УВКПЧ). Многолетнее стратегическое планирование Аппарата Омбудсмена было организовано в рамках Глобального трехстороннего […]
Supporting the Ombudsperson’s office in Turkmenistan in setting its strategic priorities
ASHGABAT, 16-20 October 2023: Consultations for a multiyear Strategic Planning of the Ombudsperson’s Office of Turkmenistan were held at the invitation of the Ombudsperson and in partnership with the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human […]
ПРООН поддерживает Правительство Туркменистана в подготовке к Диалогу с КЛРД
Ашхабад, 31 июля 2023 г.: Программа развития ООН (ПРООН) совместно с Правительством Туркменистана провела рабочую встречу по обсуждению подготовки правительственной делегации к Диалогу с Комитетом ООН по ликвидации расовой дискриминации (КЛРД). Мероприятие прошло в Институте государства, права и демократии Туркменистана. Во встрече принял участие международный эксперт ПРООН, Джордж Тугуши. На рабочей встрече участвовали члены правительственной […]
UNDP supports the Government of Turkmenistan in preparing for the Dialogue with the CERD
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly with the government of Turkmenistan held a working meeting to discuss the preparation of the state delegation for the Dialogue with the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The event was conducted at the Institute of State, Law, and Democracy of Turkmenistan. The working meeting, […]
Turkmenistan: “For every child, every right”: The Office of the Ombudsman, the Ministry of Education, UNICEF, and OHCHR continue to raise awareness on children rights in summer camps
This is the third year of the joint initiative of the Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, UNICEF, and the Office of the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Regional Office for Central Asia (OHCHR ROCA) in raising awareness among children from all over the country about human rights, […]
The UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights holds second training for youth with disabilities in Turkmenistan
Yelena Butova, OHCHR, National Programme Officer “I am happy that I had the opportunity to know another world, my rights, increase self-esteem, and replenish my knowledge. Thanks to the School, I received a ticket to the future life, where there are no restrictions for me in the implementation of my ideas and talents. The training […]
OHCHR continues building capacity of young leaders of Turkmenistan in the area of human rights
Yelena Butova, OHCHR, National Programme Officer ASHGHABAT, Turkmenistan, May 23 – The UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (Regional Office for Central Asia – OHCHR/ROCA) has organized a workshop to enhance the capacity and knowledge of young people on human rights, including the right to participation, non-discrimination and the role of UN Human Rights Mechanisms […]
Turkmenistan’s Journalists Enhance Capacity and Knowledge of Human Rights Issues
Ashgabat, 13 July 2011 (nCa) — Journalists from Turkmen television and radio, main newspapers, magazines and regional media organizations familiarized themselves with the United Nations treaties and conventions related to human rights as well as aspects of news journalism at a two-day workshop in Ashgabat on 7-8 July. This workshop was organized within the framework […]
Human Rights Resource Centre Hosts Turkmenistan’s Disability Organizations
Ashgabat, 8 July 2011 — Representatives from 5 disability organizations and staff from the National Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (NIDHR) under the President of Turkmenistan met at a roundtable on the rights of persons with disabilities in Ashgabat on 5 July 2011. This roundtable took place at the Resource Centre, which was recently […]
OHCHR, UNICEF Campaign to Protect Children, Prevent Harmful and Unnecessary Institutionalization
BRUSSELS, 28 June, 2011: Two UN organisations have called on governments in Europe and Central Asia to put an immediate end to the practice of placing young children into State-run infant homes. Following the release of two new reports which document violations and abuses of children in state-run homes, OHCHR and UNICEF today launched a […]