Representatives of the Office of the Ombudsperson of Turkmenistan and the Office of the People’s Advocate (Ombudsperson) of the Republic of Moldova exchanged practical experiences during an OSCE-organized peer-to-peer seminar held in Ashgabat on 28 and 29 October 2026. The two-day event focused on the mandates and functions of ombudsperson institutions, human rights … [Read more...]
On the meeting with the Ombudsman of Georgia
On 26 September 2026, a meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov and the Ombudsman of Georgia Levan Ioseliani. During the meeting, the parties noted with satisfaction the active development of Turkmen-Georgian relations in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural and … [Read more...]
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’ … [Read more...]
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, political, economic, social, and … [Read more...]
Ombudsman of Turkmenistan visits Georgia
The Ombudsman of Turkmenistan, Ms. Y Gurbannazarova is visiting Georgia to get acquainted with the activities of the Office of the Public Defender of Georgia. The visit has been organized by the UNDP Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation will meet with the Public Defender of Georgia, representatives of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), employees of the gender … [Read more...]