05 March 2010

UN Holds Charity Bazaar of Disabled Women’s Crafts to Mark International Women’s Day

Tashkent, 5 March 2010 - Ahead of March 8th- the International Women's Day, UNDP and the UN Information Center hold a bazaar of crafts produced by women with disabilities. This year's International Women's Day is celebrated under the theme "Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All", and underlines the importance of ensuring equality, dignity, economic and social liberty for women and girls.

04 March 2010

UN to Hold Exhibition to Mark International Women's Day

Dear All, You are cordially invited to the Exhibition-Bazaar of Crafts made by women with disabilities. The event is organized to mark the International Women's Day. By coming and buying beautiful hand-made presents, you'll give loads of joy to your beloved women ahead of 8th march as well as support women with disabilities. VENUE: HOTEL RADISSON-SAS, TURQUOISE ROOM DATE & TIME: Friday, 5 March 2010, 10:00 - 18:00 Organizers: UNDP's ACCESS Project, UNDP, UN Information Center.

03 March 2010

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Gender equality and women's empowerment are fundamental to the global mission of the United Nations to achieve equal rights and dignity for all. This is a matter of basic human rights, as enshrined in our founding Charter and the Universal Declaration. It is part of the Organization's very identity. But equality for women and girls is also an economic and social imperative. Until women and girls are liberated from poverty and injustice, all our goals -- peace, security, sustainable development -- stand in jeopardy.

25 February 2010

UN Holds Media Event to Mark 18th anniversary of Uzbekistan Joining the United Nations

The UN Office in Tashkent held a media briefing today devoted to the 18th anniversary of Uzbekistan's becoming a full-fledged member of the United Nations. The event was devoted mostly to the UN activities in Uzbekistan as well as the country's progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).  

21 February 2010

HIV Brief, Issue 21, February 2010

•MEETING OF THE MEC- On February 5th 2010, the Multisectoral Expert Council on HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria (MEC) held a meeting. Three key decisions were taken during the meeting: (i) Official endorsement of the RCC proposal as a continuation of the successful Round 3 grant , (ii) Inclusion of a representative of people living with HIV (PLHIV) into the MEC membership and (iii) Endorsement of the MEC Work plan for 2010. With the appointment of Ms. Nurshida Ismailova as representative of the community of PLHIV, the MEC has made an important step in strengthening the inclusiveness of the MEC and enhancing the participation of PLHIV in action and the decision making processes of national HIV responses.