Advancing Equality of Women and Men in Politics in Tajikistan

The workshop aims to equip selected MPs and political leaders with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to understand, critically assess, and apply concepts, methods, and tools related to gender equality in politics. Specifically, the workshop aims for the following learning outcomes:

• Good understanding of concepts, tools, and methods of advancing women’s political participation and gender equality in politics
• Ability to integrate gender equality in politics as a policy issue in policy development and programming
• Enhanced skills in presenting, communicating, and influencing on gender equality in politics

The workshop is designed for members of parliament, parliamentary staff and representatives of political parties and the executive.

Queries

If you have any questions, please contact Saša Gavrić, ODIHR’s Adviser on Gender Issues, at sasa.gavric@odihr.pl

Why is it important?

In 2025, states in Europe and Central Asia, together with the rest of the globe, are marking the 30^th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, a central set of international norms on women’s rights and gender equality. The Beijing Platform for Action sets women’s full and equal participation in politics and decision-making as one of twelve priority areas. Reflecting on the last 30 years, Europe and Central Asia have seen a far-reaching development. Nevertheless, advancing gender equality in politics in many countries is still not a national policy priority. The 2024 General Recommendation No. 40 of the CEDAW Committee is a reminder and call for action towards all actors, including governments, for a renewed commitment towards gender parity (50/50).