On June 2, 2020, the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan met with experts on human rights from the countries of the Asia-Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions. The session, organized in the form of a video conference, was held in the framework of cooperation between UNDP and the Office of the Ombudsman of Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by Y. Gurbannazarova, Ombudsman of Turkmenistan, N. Natsvishvili, acting UNDP Resident Representative in our country, R. Komenda, OHCHR Regional Re...

Yevgeny Ivanovich Mikhelson celebrates the 80th anniversary. The date is impressive. In my opinion, it has no relevance to the character of artist-director Yevgeny Mikhelson, who created more than thirty animated films for children. Yevgeny Ivanovich, being in the world of fairy tales for most of his creative life, is still penetrated with their essence, where, along with folk wisdom, children's immediacy in the perception of the world lives. “Every child is a person with absolute purity. Chi...

A sports festival that took place in the indoor rock climbing area at the Älem Cultural and Entertainment Center was a special treat for young recreation enthusiasts. Organized by the Agama Mountaineering Club in collaboration with the Children’s Fund of the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan, and the Berkarar Shopping and Entertainment Center, the competition brought together young climbers and parents who actively supported and encouraged their young advent...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference working session with participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers who supervises agricultural complex, Minister of Interior as well as hyakims of velayats and capital. Situation in agricultural complex, current objectives of social and economic development of the country, preparation to celebration of the 25th anniversary of neutrality of Turkmenistan were among the subjects of discussion. First, Hyakim of Ashgabat Y...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference session with participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Sh. Durdiliyev and Minister of Energy Ch. Purchekov. Modernization of power energy industry have been brought out for discussion. Opening the session, the Head of the State highlighted that objectives of power energy industry, which is one of the main branches of national economy, occupy important place of the state programmes. According to the Concept of develop...

The UN is a traditional partner of the Government of Turkmenistan, the Mejlis and the Office of the Ombudsperson in the field of human rights. The most important area of this partnership is the joint work with UNICEF in the priority areas of protecting the rights of the child. On the International Day for Protection of Children, the Commissioner for Human Rights in Turkmenistan and the UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan speak about the results of the consolidation of efforts, as well as tasks...

International Children Day, which is put in the list of official celebration days of the country as a sign of solidarity with the world community, commitment of our state to fundamental ideas and principles of the UN in children rights and interests, care of growing generation, was celebrated with public events in Turkmenistan. Policy of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in the sphere of children rights is to stimulate comprehensive physical, intellectual, spiritual, moral and social develo...