OSCE conducts gender equality training course for youth of registered political parties in Tajikistan

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe conducted a two-day training course for 28 young men and women, youth representatives of seven registered political parties of Tajikistan, on 12 and 13 April 2019 in Dushanbe.

The participants learned about the significance of gender equality for a secure society, as well as the role of youth in promoting gender equality within their respective parties. The interactive training sessions included group work, role plays and presentations developed by young people themselves.

“The participants had an opportunity to learn key principles of gender equality and its importance to a secure society that functions well for everyone,” said Robert Heuer, Head of the Human Dimension Department of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe.  “The Government of Tajikistan has adopted a number of laws and strategies for the advancement of women in politics and society, and this course is complementary to that framework.”

As a result of this course, the most engaged youth representatives were invited to join the OSCE-established network of “Gender Champions” in Tajikistan. The OSCE continuously works with the network and its enlargement, engaging new members from political parties and civil society.