British Embassy Ashgabat works with UN to promote human rights in Turkmenistan

British Embassy Ashgabat and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Turkmenistan have started a new partnership to promote the importance of human rights, dignity, and diversity with the police and young people in the country.

This collaboration was signed by Peter Dalby, Acting Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy and Ayna Seyitliyeva, Head of UNFPA Turkmenistan on 13 September 2021 at the UN building.

Supported by the United Kingdom, this project complements UNFPA gender-transformative programmes and focuses on improving understanding among local police inspectors and trainees on issues of gender equality, human rights and inclusiveness.

This will be the start of a process to change police attitudes towards women, girls and other diverse communities and vulnerable population groups.