Issues of expansion of economic opportunities of women and their participation in decision-making processes were discussed

On June 10, during the visit of the Speaker of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis T.Narbaeva to Geneva, she also took part in a panel discussion on "Women's economic empowerment and participation in decision-making: good practices at the national, regional and international levels."

At the event, issues of comprehensive support for Women, Protection of their rights and freedoms, legal interests, as well as the role of women in the management of the state and society were discussed.

More than 70 state figures, experts, scientists and specialists took part in it.

In turn, T.Narbaeva made a speech and drew attention to the experience of gender policy implementation in Uzbekistan.

In particular, it was noted that in recent years, on the initiative of President Mirziyoyev, the country has implemented large-scale reforms aimed at ensuring gender equality and women's participation in society and public administration, their full support, as well as protection from oppression and violence.

Also, the implementation of measures to ensure gender equality in Uzbekistan, the Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (CEDAW), aroused great interest in the participants.

At the end of the event, the participants agreed to exchange experiences at the international level on increasing women's activity, protecting their interests, ensuring gender equality and developing dialogue in this regard.