Press Release

UN Agencies in Turkmenistan held an event on human rights and inclusion

18 December 2023

On December 15, the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan and the Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Central Asia, jointly with public organization Yenme, held a year-end event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the International Day of People of Disabilities with representatives of civil society organizations, youth activists including youth with disabilities.

During the event, participants demonstrated their knowledge of the provisions of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and Convention on people with disabilities by participating in the interactive quiz. 

Additionally, graduates of the OHCHR School on Human Rights and Advocacy on the Rights of People with Disabilities received certificates for the completion of the learning course. 

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The School has been implemented by the OHCHR since April-June 2023 as part of the global awareness campaign on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Yelena Butova

OHCHR
National Programme Officer

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