Ashgabat, December 04, 2025 – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Office in Turkmenistan held an Annual Review Meeting with its national partners to review the progress achieved in 2025. The event took place at the Yyldyz Hotel in Ashgabat, bringing together representatives from key ministries and agencies across the country. During the meeting, a detailed review of … [Read more...]
UNDP and UNFPA in Turkmenistan Host Youth Session on Gender-Based Violence
Today, UNDP and UNFPA in Turkmenistan joined forces to empower the next generation by hosting an engaging youth education session at the UN Building as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The event gathered students and teachers of the International University of Humanities and Development of Turkmenistan. The session addressed the … [Read more...]
Conference Held in Ashgabat Dedicated to World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day
November 17, 2025, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan — On the occasion of World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, proclaimed by Resolution 156 of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMI), in cooperation with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Office in Turkmenistan, organized a scientific and … [Read more...]
UNFPA Holds Consultation Meeting on the Impact of Social Norms on Gender Equality
Ashgabat, November 14, 2025 – On November 13 and 14, 2025, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Office in Turkmenistan, in cooperation with the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan, conducted a consultation meeting to discuss the impact of social norms and stereotypes on the advancement of gender equality and their correlation with violence against … [Read more...]
Seminar Held in Ashgabat for Helpline Specialists and Social Workers
From October 21 to 23, 2025, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Office in Turkmenistan organized a three-day seminar in Ashgabat aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Helpline Service and social workers of the Family Support Services at the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan. During the seminar, which gathered specialists from all velayats of the … [Read more...]
UNFPA Holds Online Training on Updated Clinical Protocols for OB/GYNs
Ashgabat, October 23, 2025 – As part of the implementation of the UNFPA Country Programme for 2021-2025, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Office in Turkmenistan held an online training for national obstetrician-gynecologists. The training, which took place from October 21 to 23, 2025, was aimed at enhancing national capacity in updating and implementing clinical protocols for … [Read more...]
UNFPA-Supported International Forum in Ashgabat Addresses Cervical Cancer Elimination
The International Forum "Eliminating Cervical Cancer by 2030" was held as part of the International Exhibition and Scientific Conference "Health, Education, and Sports in the Renaissance Era of the Powerful State," which took place from October 10 to 12. Organized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan with the support of the United Nations Population … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Delegation Participates in Cervical Cancer Prevention Forum
From September 30 to October 2, 2025, the fifth annual Forum of the Regional Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Eastern Europe and Central Asia was held in Skopje, North Macedonia. The forum, organized with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), provided a platform for countries in the region to exchange experiences and strengthen national strategies … [Read more...]
UNFPA Holds Training in Ashgabat on Fertility Aspirations Survey Methodology
From September 23 to 25, 2025, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative Office in Turkmenistan organized a three-day capacity-building training for national specialists in demographic research and data analysis. The event was a key step in preparing for the country's first-ever Fertility Aspirations Survey. The training was conducted by UNFPA International Expert, … [Read more...]
UNFPA Provides Technical Support to Enhance the Skills of Specialists in Treating Oncological Diseases in Women
Ashgabat, September 19, 2025 – From September 16 to 18, 2025, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Office in Turkmenistan held a training to enhance national capacity in conducting chemotherapy for the treatment of oncological diseases in women. The training was conducted by UNFPA International Consultant, Dr. Bruce Hough. During the training, chemotherapists and … [Read more...]
UNFPA Provides Technical Support to Improve Legislation on Family Well-being in Turkmenistan
From September 10 to 11, 2025, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Office in Turkmenistan held a consultative meeting on the further improvement of legislative norms in the field of ensuring family well-being and countering domestic violence. Representatives of the relevant ministries and departments of the country participated in the event. The consultations were … [Read more...]
Working Group of the Interdepartmental Commission on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Holds Consultative Meeting on Draft National Action Plan on Gender Equality for 2026-2030
Ashgabat, September 8, 2025 – United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Office in Turkmenistan, together with the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan, held a Working consultative meeting of the Working Group of the Interdepartmental Commission on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law to discuss the draft National Action Plan on Gender Equality (NAPGE) … [Read more...]
UNFPA in Turkmenistan Observes World Population Day
11 July 2025, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – World Population Day is observed annually on July 11. This year's theme is "Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world". It emphasizes the need to listen to young people's voices and recognize their legitimate concerns, so they can make free and informed reproductive choices and have hope for the … [Read more...]
UNFPA Turkmenistan trains youth and sports professionals to promote gender equality and volunteerism
From 23 to 27 June 2025, within the framework of the program “Development of Volunteering and Involvement of Men in Promotion of Gender Equality and Physical Education and Sports”, UNFPA Turkmenistan in cooperation with the State Committee on P{hysical Culture and Sports conducted Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions for the trainers and newly selected volunteers from … [Read more...]
UNFPA Held Coordination Meeting on Ensuring Timely Supplies of Women’s Reproductive Health Commodities
Ashgabat, June 12, 2025 – United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan held a coordination council meeting at the UN building in Ashgabat. The purpose of this meeting was to conduct a quantitative assessment of resources allocated for reproductive health care in reproductive health offices in Ashgabat city and the velayats, as well as to explore possibilities for … [Read more...]
Dr. Joachim Zimmermann Completes Second Mission to Turkmenistan
29 May 2025 – Dr. Joachim Zimmermann, UNFPA international consultant concluded a vital mission to Turkmenistan. This visit, from May 25 to 29, 2025, was part of the UNFPA Turkmenistan Country Programme for 2021-2025 and marked Dr. Zimmermann's second engagement in the country. The primary goal of the mission was to assess existing cytological screening practices and develop … [Read more...]
Roundtable in Ashgabat Marks the Beginning of UNFPA’s Series of Events on Gender Equality
On May 5, 2025, UNFPA in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the Institute of State, Law, and Democracy of Turkmenistan and the OSCE Center in Ashgabat, held a roundtable discussion with representatives from key ministries and agencies, local governance bodies, and civil society organizations of the Ahal province. The aim of the roundtable was to monitor and … [Read more...]
UNFPA Turkmenistan and EECA Regional Office Conduct Joint Seminar on Strengthening Demographic Capacity
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the UNFPA Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA RO), conducted a two-day seminar on enhancing national capacity in the field of demography from April 30 to May 1, 2025. The seminar was facilitated by Mr. Fabio Losa, UNFPA Regional Advisor on Demographic Resilience Policy, … [Read more...]
UNFPA: Turkmenistan’s Model can service as an Example for Youth Policy Worldwide
On April 16, 2025, at the UN Headquarters in New York, during the ECOSOC Youth Forum and the second meeting of the Central Asian Youth Dialogue, the Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan held a bilateral meeting with UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Ms.Diene Keita, the education ministry reports. The Turkmen delegation emphasized that President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's … [Read more...]
Mass Race, Martial Arts and Yoga Master Class: How Sports United Young People for a Healthy Future
Ashgabat, 4 April 2025 – Ahead of World Health Day, celebrated annually on April 7, a large-scale event took place at the Olympic Village of Ashgabat. The event was organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan in collaboration with the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports of Turkmenistan and the Yenme Public Organization. It brought … [Read more...]
UNFPA presented new Country Programme for Turkmenistan
On 27 March 2025, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Office in Turkmenistan presented the UNFPA Country Programme for 2026-2030 to national partners. The event, held at the UN office in Ashgabat marked an important step in strengthening cooperation between UNFPA and Turkmenistan. The Country Programme, developed in collaboration with national partners, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Parliamentarians Discuss Gender Equality at UNFPA-APFPD Seminar
On 18-19 February, 2025, at the UN building in Ashgabat, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Office together with the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) conducted a workshop with representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The workshop focused on the implementation of a comprehensive gender approach to further improve … [Read more...]
The delegation of Turkmenistan is studying Türkiye’s experience in the field of population statistics
From 25 to 30 November, 2024, a delegation of experts from Turkmenistan representing the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Statistics, the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry, the Ministry of Education and Science and the Registry Office is in Ankara, Türkiye. The visit, organized with the support of the Representative Office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) … [Read more...]
UNFPA and National Partners in Turkmenistan Assess Country Program Achievements and Chart Future Directions
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative Office in Turkmenistan convened a consultative meeting with national partners on 16 October 2024 in Ashgabat, as reported by the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper. The meeting brought together a diverse group of government officials, parliamentarians, civil society organizations, academic representatives, and media … [Read more...]
Seminars Held Across Turkmenistan to Strengthen Women’s Health and Family Status
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan partnered with the Institute of State, Law and Democracy to deliver a series of two-day seminars across all regions of the country from August 5th to 23rd, 2024. These seminars focused on sharing best practices and discussing a Manual and training modules designed to address domestic violence against women. The goal was … [Read more...]
Social Support for Women in Turkmenistan: UNFPA Conducts Training Workshop for Specialists
From July 8th to 12th, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan held a five-day workshop dedicated to providing social support to women and families facing difficult life situations. The goal of the event was to train social workers and psychologists in providing social services and psychological counseling to women and families from vulnerable groups. The … [Read more...]
UNFPA and the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan join their efforts for the strengthening social services and support to families
On 11 July 2024, representative Office of the United Nations Population Fund in Turkmenistan (UNFPA) and the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan (NRCST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in the sphere of provision of social services and support to families, which are in difficult situation as the result of … [Read more...]
2024 State of World Population Report presented in Turkmenistan
The presentation of the 2024 State of World Population (SWOP) report was held in Ashgabat, timed to coincide with the annual World Population Day. Members of the parliament, employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a number of ministries and departments, the Academy of Public Administration under the President of Turkmenistan, the Institute of State, Law and Democracy, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Develops Roadmap for Implementing CEDAW Recommendations
On June 11-12, 2024, the United Nations Population Fund office in Turkmenistan (UNFPA), in partnership with the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan led the coordination workshop with the Working Group of the Inter-State Committee on Human Rights in drafting a Roadmap for the implementation of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women … [Read more...]
The delegation of Turkmenistan takes part in the 57th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development
On April 29-30, 2024, the delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ms. Mahri Bashimova, takes part in the 57th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development. The theme of this session is "Assessing the status of implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and … [Read more...]
Завершены полевые работы по сбору данных обследования MICS7 в Туркменистане
12 апреля 2024 года, Ашхабад - Государственный комитет Туркменистана по статистике при поддержке ЮНИСЕФ, ЮНФПА успешно завершил полевые работы по проведению Многоиндикаторного кластерного обследования (MICS7) в Туркменистане. С января 2024 года в рамках этого обследования было посещено в общей сложности 6800 домохозяйств. В Лебапском велаяте был обследован последний кластер в … [Read more...]
MICS7 Survey field data collection across Turkmenistan is completed
12 April 2024, Ashgabat - The State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan with the support of UNICEF, UNFPA successfully completed the field work for the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7) in Turkmenistan. Since January 2024, a total of 6800 households have been visited in the framework of this survey. In Lebap velayat, the final cluster of Charshangy oba in Koytendag … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, UN Agencies Strengthen Partnership with Key Document Signing
On 18 February 2024, a document signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the ministries, departments, public organizations of Turkmenistan and the representative offices of the United Nations specialized agencies accredited in Turkmenistan including UNDP, UNFPA, and UNICEF. During the ceremony, the following 22 documents were … [Read more...]
UNFPA and UNICEF conducted a training for social workers to provide psychological assistance to women as part of the MICS7 survey
On 11-12 January 2024, as part of the technical assistance to the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey (MICS7), UNFPA together with UNICEF held a two-day workshop for social workers of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population of Turkmenistan, as well as hotline operators and psychologists of the public organizations Keyik Okara … [Read more...]
UNFPA in Turkmenistan highlights the progress in 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan is looking back on a year marked by significant achievements in collaboration with the Government of Turkmenistan. Ayna Seyitlieva, head of the office of the United Nations Population Fund in Turkmenistan, in her article, published by the newspaper "Neutral Turkmenistan", mentioned some key … [Read more...]
UN-Turkmenistan Collaboration: Joint Meetings Sought to Accelerate Development Goals
On 14 December 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a crucial meeting of the joint UN-Turkmenistan Steering Committee (SC) for implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2021- 2025 and the National Working Group for the Implementation of the SDGs in Turkmenistan, foreign ministry reports. Minister of … [Read more...]
Turkmen Specialists Share Expertise on Maternal Health at UNFPA Meeting in Kazakhstan
A technical meeting on sharing good practices in maternal health services among specialists of the Central Asian countries was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event was organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The purpose of the meeting was to promote South-South and Triangular cooperation through sharing of good practices in further improving maternal health … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and the UN reaffirm path towards further strengthening of cooperation
On June 6, 2023, the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov with the heads of UN agencies in Turkmenistan and regional agencies of this Organization was held via videoconference. The meeting was attended by the Regional Director of the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) for Europe and Central Asia G. Joep-Son, Director … [Read more...]
UNDP and UNFPA support Turkmenistan in developing the Special Courses for Civil Servant on Gender-Responsive Governance
Ashgabat, 29 May 2023: UNDP and UNFPA jointly with the Government of Turkmenistan started the two-day workshop - Development of Special Courses for Civil Servant on Gender-Responsive Governance. The workshop is organized in the framework of the three-year UNDP project: "Assistance in the Implementation of the National Action Plan of Turkmenistan in the area of human rights … [Read more...]
The delegation of Turkmenistan, as a member of the UN Commission on Population and Development, takes part in the 56th session of the Commission
On April 10, 2023, the 56th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development began its work at the UN Headquarters in New York, in which the Head of the population statistics department of the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Statistics Ms. Jahan Pigamova takes part. The Commission, established in 1946, is a functional body of the United Nations Economic and … [Read more...]
UN and Ministry of Education strengthen resilience of schoolchildren and youth to ensure environmental security
The Government of Turkmenistan with the support of four UN agencies – UNICEF, UNFPA, UNODC, and IOM, continued to progress on the Joint Programme on “Empowering and Engaging the Youth to Mitigate the Multi-Dimensional Threats of the Health Pandemic” coordinated by the UN Resident Coordinator Office. On 11 and 14 April 2023 in the framework of this Joint Programme and in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan reviews the progress towards the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference of Population and Development
Ashgabat, 6 September 2023 – As the international community prepares to mark 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, in collaboration with the Government of Turkmenistan convened a high-level national conference in Ashgabat to review the progress made since the landmark ICPD conference … [Read more...]
USAID and UNFPA cooperate to Strengthen Families in Turkmenistan
June 7, 2023, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan, has concluded a six-month pilot training program on family counseling. USAID and UNFPA-supported civil society organizations provided training on positive gender norms, reproductive rights, and constructive … [Read more...]
The UN Senior Experts’ Mission on Census completes its visit to Turkmenistan
Ogulgerek Annayeva, UNFPA, Programme Analyst, Communications Photo: © UNFPA Turkmenistan UNFPA supported the second visit of the UN Mission in support of the Population and Housing Census in Turkmenistan UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund supported the second visit of the UN Mission in support of the Population and Housing Census in … [Read more...]
UNFPA: Turkmenistan holds population census in an organized manner and on time
The census in Turkmenistan is taking place in an organized manner and on time, stated the UNFPA high-level expert mission on the preparation and conduct of the 2022 census in Turkmenistan, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. On 20 December 2022, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) mission in Turkmenistan organized a briefing for the national media on the … [Read more...]
Census 2022 in Turkmenistan: what data will be collected and why this campaign is crucial?
Elvira Kadyrova A complete population and housing census will be held in Turkmenistan from 17 to 27 December 2022. The State Statistics Committee has distributed an information notice to citizens about the upcoming public action. The motto of the population census 2022 is "Unity, Happiness, Bright Future". In parallel, TV and radio have joined awareness raising about the … [Read more...]
International conference “Turkmenistan and the United Nations: Cooperation for Peace and Trust” coincides with 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan joining the UN
On March 2, 2021, the International Conference “Turkmenistan and the United Nations: Cooperation for Peace and Trust” on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s UN membership, was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. In his speech the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov noted that, 29 years ago, on the 2nd of … [Read more...]
Empowering women and girls with the Support line on reproductive rights and health counseling in the context of a global pandemic
The Support line on reproductive rights, health and COVID-19 launched this week to provide anonymous and professional counseling and referral services to women and girls in the context of a global pandemic. UNFPA partners with the UK Embassy to support the Keyik Okara public organization in launching its second hotline service for women, girls and families. As the … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan shares experience in preventing gender-based violence with Central Asian countries
On 17-18 August 2020, Central Asian technical meeting was held in Turkestan, Kazakhstan, to discuss national experience in strengthening the mechanisms of interagency response to gender-based violence, reported UNFPA - Kazakhstan. The event was attended by civil servants, civil sector, development partners and international organizations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, … [Read more...]
Stand against rape and gender-based violence, UNFPA and partners urge
25 November 2019 Salwa's* experience shows the vulnerabilities of survivors who do not receive qualified and timely support.. © UNFPA Yemen UNITED NATIONS, New York – “While I was in the office, they brought me a survivor,” Dr. Joseph Johnson, a gynaecologist in northwest South Sudan, recently recalled. “They told me she was raped by her own … [Read more...]