Uzbekistan Showcases Progress In Gender Equality At IPU Conference In Belgrade

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. Uzbekistan's parliamentary delegation, led by the chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, Tanzila Narbayeva, participated in the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians in Belgrade, where they presented the country's recent achievements in promoting gender equality and increasing women's participation in politics, Trend reports via the Senate.

The conference, held in Belgrade, Serbia, brought together more than 400 delegates from 65 countries, including parliamentarians, representatives of international organizations, and policy experts.

Opening the event, IPU President Tulia Ackson underscored the importance of safeguarding women's rights and expanding opportunities for women in political and public life.

The conference focused on the exchange of international experience in promoting gender equality, increasing women's participation in political decision-making, and strengthening protections for women within parliamentary institutions.

During a session titled“Advancing Equality: Overcoming Gender Stereotypes and Harmful Social Norms,” Narbayeva outlined Uzbekistan's ongoing reforms aimed at expanding opportunities for women and ensuring equal rights.

She noted that gender equality has become a key priority of state policy in Uzbekistan, with a broad set of legal and institutional reforms implemented in recent years. These measures include strengthening protection against harassment and violence, increasing women's representation in government and public administration, and expanding equal access to social and economic opportunities.

Narbayeva also highlighted initiatives to enhance women's participation in education, technology-related fields, and entrepreneurship, as well as measures aimed at strengthening women's economic activity and leadership potential.

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