UN Women office opened in Tashkent: a new stage in promoting gender equality in Uzbekistan

On May 27, 2025, the official opening of the representative office of the UN structure for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women — UN Women-took place in the capital of Uzbekistan. The solemn ceremony was held in Tashkent with the participation of representatives of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, international organizations, diplomatic missions and civil society.

The opening of the UN Women office in Uzbekistan was an important step in the implementation of the country's national and international commitments in the field of gender equality. It reflects a growing focus on women's participation in public, economic and political life, as well as on creating conditions for removing gender barriers in various fields.

The main task of the new office will be to coordinate and implement comprehensive programs aimed at supporting women and girls. Initiatives are envisaged to improve access to education, improve women's health, expand economic opportunities and develop women's entrepreneurship. Special attention will also be paid to protecting women's rights, preventing violence, and promoting equal participation policies at the decision-making level.

The Representative Office will work in close cooperation with government agencies, international and national partners, including non-governmental organizations and the academic community. It is planned to implement joint projects aimed at developing institutional capacity, improving legislation and creating a sustainable system of support for women at all levels.

The establishment of the UN Women office in Tashkent is part of the organization's global strategy to strengthen its presence in various regions of the world and adapt programs to local conditions. It also confirms Uzbekistan's readiness to move towards building a more just, inclusive and sustainable society, where women and men have equal opportunities for self-realization and development.

With the opening of the UN Women office in the country, a new stage begins in promoting the gender agenda, which involves not only supporting existing initiatives, but also launching new programs aimed at achieving concrete and measurable results in the field of equality and sustainable development.