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 поселке Чаршангы в Койтендагском этрапе, […]
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 […]
International conference in Ashgabat spotlights strengthening of trust among countries for promotion of peace
nCa Report Turkmenistan hosted an international conference on 11 April 2024. The theme of the conference was – Promoting Peace: implementing strategies to strengthen trust between countries. The event was held in hybrid format, with participants and speakers in the auditorium of the institute of international relations in Ashgabat while some speakers joined through video […]
Young people help to ensure access to sufficient amounts of clean water in Central Asia
Climate change has already irreversibly changed the lives of everyone all around the globe, with children bearing the heaviest burden. Concerned about water shortages, air pollution and increased heat waves, children and young people in Central Asia are taking measures to protect their future. Saving water at school Fifth graders from the city of Shchuchinsk […]
Turkmenistan took part in the expert meeting of the UNECE and UNICEF on child statistics
The UNECE/UNICEF Expert Meeting on Statistics on Children, including the annual session of the UNICEF TransMONEE network, was held from 4 to 6 March 2024 in Geneva at the Palais des Nations. Turkmenistan was represented by the Deputy Chairman of the State Statistics Committee and the head of the Population Department, as well as a […]
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation Appreciated by UNICEF for Supporting Children’s Health
The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care received a UNICEF certificate for for the valuable contribution provided to children most in need, giving them hope for a brighter future. National Leader of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, presented the certificate during a meeting with Foundation representatives on 24 February at […]
UNICEF supports Turkmenistan in introducing new Medical Social Worker profession to address the needs of children and families
Ashgabat, 23 February 2024 – Today marks the completion of the 8-month course “Foundations of Medical-Social Work with a Focus on Social Inclusion of Persons with Disability” organized with support of UNICEF for the first batch of new graduate specialists on Medical-Social Work. Along with theoretical topics and information on various modern professional techniques, course […]
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 signed concerning cooperation […]
UN RCO Turkmenistan holds ward ceremony for SDG Ambassadors completing their tenure
nCa Report Editor’s note: The SDG youth ambassadors is a hugely successful joint initiative of the UN system and the government of Turkmenistan. Launched in 2018 by the then-UN resident coordinator, Elena Panova, and being carried energetically by the current UN resident coordinator, Dmitry Shlapachenko, the SDG ambassadors programme is generating ripple effect, its benefits […]
Empowering the Visually Impaired: UNICEF and Turkmenistan Collaborate on Text-to-Speech Training
In a major step towards digital inclusion, UNICEF, in partnership with the Innovation and Information Center of the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education, hosted a five-day training (8-12 January 2024) on the use of text-to-speech technology on computers and smartphones for educational purposes. This initiative aimed to equip national specialists and individuals with visual impairments with […]
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 […]
State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan begins the 7th round of MICS field data collection in Turkmenistan with support of UNICEF and UNFPA
On 4 January 2024, State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan with support of UNICEF and UNFPA are beginning the field data collection of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS). This comprehensive survey aims to gather the most up-to-date, high-quality and disaggregated data on the well-being of children and their families, providing important new insights for development […]
UNICEF in Turkmenistan: Achievements in 2023
In the run-up to the New Year, UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan Mohammad Fayyazi congratulated the Government of Turkmenistan, its leadership, the people, and especially the children on this joyous holiday. In his address published in the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan,” Mr. Fayyazi noted that the turn of the calendar marks not only the passage of time, […]
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 Foreign […]
A Child-Friendly Room is Established in Turkmenabad
Minimizing the Trauma to Children During Investigation Process Turkmenabad, 5th of December 2023 –The second child-friendly room was established in the Police Department of Turkmenabad City, Lebap velayat, based on international best practices, in order to strengthen measures to protect girls and boys who are victims or witnesses of possible crimes. The room which was […]
Turkmen Text-to-Speech Digital Voice comes live on World Children’s Day
Ashgabat, 20 November 2023 – On World Children’s Day, UNICEF Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, launched the Turkmen Text-to-Speech digital Voice. The new addition to the software allows people in Turkmenistan with visual impairments to access Turkmen-language texts for the first time using the text-to-speech technology. This groundbreaking initiative showcases country’s commitment […]
Tashkent hosted the International Forum “Children and Youth in Action – Climate Change in Central Asia”
On 9 November 2023 Tashkent hosted the International Forum “Children and Youth in Action – Climate Change in Central Asia”, dedicated to recognizing the role of children and youth in combating the negative impacts of climate change, including through the promotion of environmental education, UNICEF Uzbekistan reports. During the opening of the Forum, addressing the […]
UNICEF and Ministry of Health conduct a Training of Trainers on using the Guide for Monitoring Child Development
Ashgabat, 8 November 2023 – Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan and UNICEF are continuing the series of Training of Trainers for health professionals from primary health centers on using the Guide for Monitoring Child Development (GMCD). The program, which started in September and is ongoing, is a significant part of the introduction […]
WHO recognizes Turkmenistan’s successes in the fight against hepatitis B
Turkmenistan has received a Certificate confirming its achievement of the regional goals for combating hepatitis B set out in the Action Plan for the Health Sector Response to Viral Hepatitis in the WHO European Region. The document was issued by the European Technical Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (ETAGE), convened by the Regional Office […]
Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities: OHCHR, UNICEF and Yenme conduct joint Information Sessions
Ashgabat, 31 October 2023 – The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia (OHCHR) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with a public organization Yenme, organized a series of information sessions for parents of children with disabilities during 25 – 27 October. The informational sessions were […]
UNICEF and Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan work together to strengthen gender-responsive education skills of teachers
27 October 2023, Ashgabat – UNICEF and the Ministry of Education re-joined efforts to strengthen the national capacity in Gender Responsive Education. In continuation of the capacity building initiative that started last year, a five-day “Seminar on the practical application of improved teaching methods to promote gender equality in secondary schools” was held from 23-27 […]
UNICEF Facilitates Turkmenistan Delegation Visit to Georgia on Child-friendly Justice System
Georgia, 27 October 2023 —Eight governmental delegates from various state agencies of Turkmenistan are visiting Georgia between 23 to 27 October 2023, where the team is meeting national partners and gaining valuable insights on child-friendly justice system in the country. UNICEF Turkmenistan and Georgia country offices facilitated the study visit in collaboration with Government partners […]
ЮНИСЕФ содействовал визиту делегации Туркменистана в Грузию по вопросам системы правосудия, дружественной к детям
Грузия, 27 октября 2023 г. — Восемь правительственных делегатов из различных государственных ведомств Туркменистана посещают Грузию с 23 по 27 октября 2023 г., где команда встречается с национальными партнерами и получает ценную информацию в стране о системе правосудия, дружественной к детям. Страновые офисы ЮНИСЕФ в Туркменистане и Грузии способствовали ознакомительному визиту в сотрудничестве с правительственными […]
UNICEF and Ministry of Education Enhance the Capacity of School Teachers on Educational Robotics
Ashgabat, 25 October 2023 – UNICEF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan conducted a “Seminar on Educational Robotics for School Teachers.” This engaging and informative event took place from 23 to 25 October 2023 and equipped 27 specialists and teachers from the national education system with the knowledge and skills necessary to […]
UNICEF and the Ministry of Education conducted the first Educational Robotics Competition in Turkmenistan inspiring innovation among children
UNICEF and the Ministry of Education joined forces to organize the first Educational Robotics Competition in Turkmenistan. The event took place on 23-24 September 2023, at School No. 97 in Ashgabat, marking a significant step forward in Turkmenistan’s educational advancement. The Educational Robotics Competition served a dual purpose: to raise awareness among pupils, teachers, and […]
Conference at the International Relations Institute highlighted Turkmenistan’s key achievements on the foreign policy track
On 22 September 2023, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted the international conference “Independence of Turkmenistan: experience and perspectives of the development of international cooperation”, dedicated to the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by heads and representatives of the […]
Crafting a Narrative for Behavior Change: UNICEF organizes a multiplatform digital storytelling workshop in Turkmenistan
In a world saturated with information overload, competing noise, and people having an ever-shortening span of attention, how do you make your voice heard? How do you tell a story that not only captures the attention, but makes you stop, think, and inspire and drive home the need for you to make a meaningful change […]
Akim Mogaji is conducting UNICEF workshop on Digital Multiplatform Storytelling in Ashgabat
Tariq Saeedi Akim Mogaji is well known among the media professionals and media students, and to great extent the general public, around the world. He is a man with many hats – a walk-in closet would not have enough space to put all of his hats in a neat order. He has done almost everything […]
UNICEF connects a primary health care facility to solar energy in Turkmenistan
Recently, a new pilot solar energy system was installed in the rural health centre of Pelvert in Halach etrap, Lebap velayat. This is the first primary health care facility in Turkmenistan to have been fitted with solar electricity – an innovative project implemented by UNICEF together with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of […]
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, […]
Strengthening Local and National Capacities for Emergency Preparedness and Response in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 13 July 2023 – With almost all types of natural hazards present, the countries of Central Asia have a history of recurrent natural disasters that have caused significant economic and human loss. Earthquakes are the most destructive, causing losses of human life and damage to infrastructure, as was witnessed in recent events in Turkiye. […]
UNICEF stands ready to support the implementation of the newly approved National Action Plan for the Realization of Children’s Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023-2028
Today, by the decree of the President of Turkmenistan, National Action Plan for the Realization of Children’s Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023-2028 has been approved. The new Plan has been prepared based on the national priorities set in the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the socio-economic development of the country in 2022-2028, and […]
The Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan explains how the National Plan for the Realization of Children’s Rights to be implemented
President of Turkmenistan approved the National Action Plan for the Implementation of Children’s Rights in Turkmenistan for 2023-2028. The ministries and branch departments, local executive authorities and public associations of Turkmenistan are tasked with the implementation of the Plan. The head of the Department of Democracy and International Relations Shemshat Atajanova commented in an interview […]
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 […]
UNICEF, Government and children of Turkmenistan celebrate Children’s Day
Ashgabat, June 1, 2023 – Today, UNICEF together with the Government and children of Turkmenistan marked the International Day for Protection of Children through various events aimed at celebrating children and promoting their rights. On 1 of June, UNICEF in partnership with the “Turkmenaragatnashyk” agency launched the postal stamps dedicated to the 30th anniversary of […]
Gifts for children of the Palace “Döwletliler köşgi” (State Orphanage)
On the occasion of the International Children’s Day celebrated in Turkmenistan, a festive celebration took place at the Palace “Döwletliler köşgi” [Orphan’s Palace], during which gifts were presented to the students of the Palace on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship and public […]
Turkmenistan celebrates International Children’s Day – 17,000 young children in Turkmenistan covered by the early development program – almost all children protected from 14 vaccine-controlled diseases
Today, on 1 June, Turkmenistan celebrates the International Children’s Day. In his congratulatory message to the people of Turkmenistan , President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted: “The state attaches special importance to supporting the family and motherhood, stimulating the birth rate. The adoption of laws in the field of legal protection of the rights and interests of […]
UNICEF 2022 Annual Report – For every child, every opportunity
For children across the globe, 2022 was a year fraught with difficult challenges and intractable crises. Millions suffered the consequences of floods, storms and droughts linked to climate change, struggled to access essential services amidst violent conflict, or continued to feel the socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic. These were among the factors which led to […]
UNICEF and Ministry of Internal Affairs continue to strengthen child-friendly justice system in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 17 May 2023 – Establishing child-friendly approaches and positive practices during investigations will protect children from unnecessary trauma, which may occur during repeated interviews or interrogations in the justice process. This was the main topic of discussion during the round table, which was organized today by UNICEF with participation of representatives from the law […]
UNICEF delivered three Oxygen Plants for continuous medical oxygen supply at health facilities of Turkmenistan
Access to oxygen can save lives in emergency conditions and is also a critical treatment for children with pneumonia and other acute respiratory infections. The recent global pandemic once again showed that oxygen gaps can overwhelm health systems and lead into a crisis. To ensure a reliable source of oxygen supply, UNICEF developed an innovative […]
UN and Football Federation of Turkmenistan Promote Healthy Lifestyle Among Schoolchildren and Youth in Dashoguz and Lebap Velayats
April 22, 2023 – UNICEF Turkmenistan in collaboration with Football Federation, Ministry of Education and in coordination with the State Committee on Physical Education and Sports of Turkmenistan, promoted healthy lifestyle through sports in a football tournament targeting schoolchildren and youth of Dashoguz and Lebap velayats. The event was conducted on 19 and 22 of […]
Turkmenistan: On Earth Day UNICEF, Bouygues Turkmen and Young SDG Ambassadors unite for greener environment
Ashgabat, 20 April 2023 – To mark Earth Day, on 20 April, UNICEF, Bouygues Turkmen and Young SDG Ambassadors planted 17 trees symbolizing 17 Sustainable Development Goals at the premises of Carbon Co-Working Training Center in Ashgabat. The initiative promoted environmental sustainability and is part of Bouygues Turkmen’s commitment to sustainable development and UNICEF’s awareness raising […]
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 […]
Turkmenistan maintains the highest immunization rates in Central Asia and around the world – UNICEF
Turkmenistan independently finances the national immunization program and maintains the highest immunization rates in Central Asia and around the world. This was stated in an interview with the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan” by Mohammad Fayyazi, UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan. Commenting on the achievements in Turkmenistan’s cooperation with UNICEF, he recalled that thanks to the immunization program, […]
Turkmenistan was elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the period 2024-2026
On April 5, 2023, during the Organizational Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), elections were held for the subsidiary bodies of the Council. During the elections, ECOSOC members unanimously elected Turkmenistan as a member of the UNICEF Executive Board for the period 2024-2026. Earlier Turkmenistan was elected and served as a […]
UNICEF, Ministry of Education and Youth take joint action to transform education
April 5, 2023 – Turkmenistan actively participates in the international education agenda and takes legislative and organizational measures to ensure full access to quality education for all . In September 2022, Turkmenistan actively participated in Transforming Education Summit and adopted a National Statement of Commitment for the achievement of SDG 4 on Quality Education. To […]
UNICEF and Ministry of Health of Turkmenistan are introducing the first digital application for Mother and Child Home Visiting services
March 3, 2023, Ashgabat – Strengthening primary health care and providing quality mother and child health services are among the key health priorities of Turkmenistan. UNICEF and the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry are working together to increase the quality of these services through optimization of home visiting by health professionals. This service has […]
UNICEF and Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan trained all national partners on Child Protection in Emergencies
March 1, 2023 – The recent major earthquakes in Turkiye once again showed how vulnerable and fragile human life can be. The number and severity of emergencies are dramatically increasing in the world. Over the past 20 years alone, about 3 million people have died because of natural disasters. Every third of them was a […]
UNICEF Supports the Government of Turkmenistan in Strengthening the Risk Communication and Community Engagement Capacity
February 13, 2023, Ashgabat: The Office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Drexel University organized a three-day Training of Trainers for health workers and other professionals in Turkmenistan on Essentials of Risk Communications and Community Engagement (RCCE) to develop and disseminate messages to the […]
ISLD and UNICEF publish all Turkmenistan laws about children in one book (and online)
The publication “Legal Protection of Children in Turkmenistan” was published by the Institute of State, Law and Democracy of Turkmenistan with the support of UNICEF. The electronic version of this book is freely available at UNICEF website. https://www.unicef.org/turkmenistan/reports/book-legal-protection-children-turkmenistan The compilation contains national laws and international legal documents to which Turkmenistan is a state party. The […]