BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. Uzbekistan's
parliamentary delegation, led by the chairperson of the Senate of
the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, Tanzila Narbayeva, participated in
the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Women
Parliamentarians in Belgrade, where they presented the country’s
recent achievements in promoting gender equality and increasing
women’s participation in politics, Trend reports via the Senate.


The conference, held in Belgrade, Serbia, brought together more
than 400 delegates from 65 countries, including parliamentarians,
representatives of international organizations, and policy
experts.


Opening the event, IPU President Tulia Ackson underscored the
importance of safeguarding women’s rights and expanding
opportunities for women in political and public life.


The conference focused on the exchange of international
experience in promoting gender equality, increasing women’s
participation in political decision-making, and strengthening
protections for women within parliamentary institutions.


During a session titled “Advancing Equality: Overcoming Gender
Stereotypes and Harmful Social Norms,” Narbayeva outlined
Uzbekistan’s ongoing reforms aimed at expanding opportunities for
women and ensuring equal rights.


She noted that gender equality has become a key priority of
state policy in Uzbekistan, with a broad set of legal and
institutional reforms implemented in recent years. These measures
include strengthening protection against harassment and violence,
increasing women’s representation in government and public
administration, and expanding equal access to social and economic
opportunities.


Narbayeva also highlighted initiatives to enhance women’s
participation in education, technology-related fields, and
entrepreneurship, as well as measures aimed at strengthening
women’s economic activity and leadership potential.







According to the information presented, particular attention has
been given to the development of women’s political leadership
through targeted training programs, talent pools, and mechanisms
designed to increase women’s participation in political parties and
leadership structures.


Participants were also informed about nationwide awareness
campaigns in Uzbekistan aimed at addressing gender stereotypes and
promoting equal opportunities, alongside monitoring activities
carried out by the National Commission on Gender Equality.


During the discussions, it was noted that Uzbekistan’s reforms
have received increasing international recognition. Women currently
occupy 38% of seats in the national parliament, while the country
has advanced 92 positions in the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s global
ranking, reaching 36th place worldwide in terms of women’s
parliamentary representation.


Conference participants emphasized Uzbekistan’s experience as an
example of how addressing gender stereotypes can contribute to
improved governance and sustainable development. The discussions
also underlined the importance of international parliamentary
cooperation and the exchange of legislative best practices in
advancing gender equality.


On the sidelines of the event, it was announced that Uzbekistan
will host the IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in
Samarkand from September 4–6, 2026, bringing together lawmakers
from around the world to discuss issues affecting younger
generations and the future of parliamentary governance.