Uzbekistan, US adopt joint statement on women, peace, and security
31/10/2020 11:56
Uzbekistan, US adopt joint statement on women, peace, and security
31/10/2020 11:56
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- According to the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Washington, within the framework of the practical implementation of the President’s Decree on the approval of the national strategy of the Republic of Uzbekistan on human rights, the Office of the State Department on Global Women’s Issues expressed its full readiness to assist in the development of the National Action Plan of Uzbekistan on the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.
This was stated in the published the "US-Uzbekistan Joint Statement on Women, Peace and Security", which is posted on the website of the US State Department on 30 October. The document was timed to the 20th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, approved on 31 October 2000.
“The United States and Uzbekistan marked the 20th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 by reaffirming the growing partnership to empower the women of Uzbekistan through the development and implementation of an Uzbekistan National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security,” the statement reads.
“With support from the United States and civil society, the plan will emphasize the importance the government of Uzbekistan has placed on the promotion and protection of the rights of women, and the importance of promoting the advancement of women politically, economically, and socially. Women’s full and meaningful participation at all levels of decision-making leads to more peaceful and prosperous societies,” it reads.
“The United States is honored to work side-by-side with the Uzbekistani people to support the development of the Uzbekistan National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security. Today’s announcement signals another positive step forward in the partnership of our two countries,” the statement said.
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