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 Ashgabat, 25 April 2013 – The Mejlis of Turkmenistan has joined the process of national consultations in which people from various walks of life are expressing their views on the future they want after 2015. This process is part of the global UN-led discussions to define the post-2015 global development agenda, when the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) come to end. Members of the Mejlis, representing all five provinces of Turkmenistan, including Deputy Speaker and all chairpersons of the Mejlis committees, gathered at the Parliament building on April 23 to think critically of positive changes they would like to see in people’s lives by 2030, i.e. another fifteen years from the end of the MDGs.
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 Ashgabat, 19 April 2013 – UNICEF, as a part of the UN wide initiative, jointly with the Government of Turkmenistan has rolled out a multi-stakeholder consultative process on the post-2015 development agenda based on the principles of open dialogue, participation, critical reflection and value of local solutions. Children, parents of young children and local level authorities from all regions and the capital city of Ashgabat are engaged to express their vision about the future they want for themselves, their families, local communities, entire country and global humanity. The essential aspect of consultations is that there are no right or wrong views. On the contrary, its participatory nature encourages consideration of the existing socio-ecological environment people live in, while attempting to conceptualize necessary social transformations for their future well-being.
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 New York, 17 April 2013 – For the first time in history, the United Nations (UN) are engaging people all around the world in shaping a global agenda: the next development goals. We are breaking new ground using digital media, mobile phone technology and door-to-door interviewers to include as many individuals as possible in the debate on the future anti-poverty targets that will build on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). To date, close to half a million people have taken part in the ongoing "Global Conversation."
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 Ashgabat, 10 April 2013 – The Government of Turkmenistan and the UN agencies accredited in the country have discussed the progress of cooperation in 2012 and identified the priorities for the current year and beyond at an annual review of the 2010-2015 United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Turkmenistan. The meeting brought together the representatives of all UN agencies working in the country and senior officials from various national institutions as well as public associations who oversee the implementation of joint activities under the UNDAF from the Government side. The discussions were led by Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Mr. Vepa Hajiyev and UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Ms. Jacinta Barrins.
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 Ashgabat, 5 April 2013 – Members of Turkmenistan’s delegation for the dialogue under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism of the Human Rights Council (HRC) came together at a two-day workshop to finalize preparations for the UPR session on Turkmenistan, scheduled for 22 April 2013 in Geneva. The workshop was facilitated by Ms. Bunafsha Gulakova, international human rights expert, and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Members of the delegation were introduced to the working procedures of the HRC and deepened their understanding of the UPR mechanism. More specifically, they focused on the progress in implementing the UPR recommendations following the first review of Turkmenistan and developments in the sphere of human rights since the first review.
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 Ashgabat, 26 March 2013 – UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, held a Press briefing on coverage of the youth issues and their role in identifying the priorities for the Post-2015 Global Development Framework. Media professionals from the national and local print media, TV and radio attended the briefing. In her welcoming statement, Ms. Jennet Appova, UNFPA Assistant Representative, gave an overview of the UN-led global and national consultations to define the post-2015 Global Development Framework and underlined the role of the adolescents and youth in the consultations. During the press briefing, UNFPA introduced two mutually reinforcing development documents – the Programme of Action adopted at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD, 1994), and the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs, 2000).
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 To the attention of journalists of Turkmenistan.
The United Nations Department of Public Information sponsors an annual fellowship programme "Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists’ Fellowship Programme" for junior and mid-level broadcasters and journalists from developing countries and countries with economies in transition at UN Headquarters for a period of six weeks. Established in 1980 by the General Assembly, it provides journalists an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the work of the United Nations. |
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 Ashgabat, 25 March 2013 – Young people and adolescents (15-17 years of age) gathered in a focus group discussion to identify the achievements they would like to see in their country and in the world by 2030. Focus group discussions were launched in Ashgabat, on 23-24 March at the Y-PEER Youth Center, and will be held country-wide within the framework of the National Youth Consultations to define the Post-2015 global development framework. The objective of the Post-2015 Youth Consultations is to stimulate an inclusive debate on a Post-2015 development agenda among the youth, to amplify their voices, garner inputs and ideas for a shared global vision.
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| | The UN in Turkmenistan is committed to work as a cohesive team to support government to fulfill its human rights obligations and to achieve its national development plans and nationalized MDGs. The UN will promote the fullest possible government ownership for achieving this goal, with the support of all resident and non-resident agencies, and the donor community. The UN is committed to engage actively with international development partners, civil society and the private sector to harmonize development assistance in the country in line with the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness and the 2005 World Summit Outcome. |
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