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OSCE-supported women entrepreneurs showcase their impact at the Women’s Economic Empowerment Forum
Publishing date: 14 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Economic activities, Gender equality
On 12 November 2024, the Forum on Women's Economic Empowerment brought together women entrepreneurs from across Kyrgyzstan to highlight their achievements in fostering economic growth and social change in the country.
Integrating gender perspective in combating human trafficking in Central Asia in focus of the OSCE-supported youth forum
Publishing date: 1 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights, Gender equality, Migration, Youth
From 28 to 31 October, the 2024 Central Asian Youth Forum on Combating Human Trafficking convened young leaders, activists, and experts from across the region to address the gendered aspects of trafficking in human beings. The forum, held in the Issyk-Kul province of Kyrgyzstan, concluded with the development of a regional co-operation plan for 2025, along with a media campaign.
Empowering young women leaders: two-day training for girls in Bishkek concluded with the support of the OSCE
Publishing date: 23 May 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Gender equality, Youth, Rule of law
BISHKEK, 22 May 2024- A two-day training session aimed at educating and empowering 60 girls concluded with the support of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, in partnership with the Civic Education Centre and UNICEF.
OSCE-supported Forum "Women's Participation: A Pillar for Peace and Stability" in Kyrgyzstan contributes to the global "Women, Peace, Security" agenda.
Publishing date: 30 October 2023
Batken, 30 October 2023 – The city of Batken played host to a Forum on "Women's Participation: A Pillar for Peace and Stability", which holds particular significance as an integral component of Kyrgyzstan's National Action Plan for the realization of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 within the 2022-2024 timeframe. Aligned with strategic imperatives in the realm of "Governance, Rule of Law, and Peacebuilding," this Forum emerged as a platform for in-depth examination, identification of shared challenges, and prioritization of endeavors dedicated to advancing the global "Women, Peace, Security" agenda.
Preserving Kyrgyz Traditional Art: Nuria's Empowering Journey
Publishing date: 13 September 2023
In the heart of the picturesque Talas province, nestled within the north-western part of Kyrgyzstan's magnificent landscapes, lives a remarkable woman with a mission to preserve the Kyrgyz traditional art. Nuria Isakova, a 54-year-old mother of four and grandmother to ten, has embarked on a journey of economic empowerment that is not only transforming her own life but also igniting a beacon of hope for women across the country.
OSCE supports Law Enforcement to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 12 September 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Policing
The Kyrgyz Association of Women in the Security Sector in collaboration with the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek has successfully completed a three-day training course aimed at addressing gender-based and family violence.
Improving the quality and accessibility of education in the Issyk-Kul province of Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 2 December 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Economic activities, Education, Gender equality