On May 30, the Chairman of the Majlisi Milli of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Mayor of Dushanbe, His Excellency Rustami Emomali, held a meeting with Ms. Catherine Russell, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), who arrived in Dushanbe to participate in the High-Level International Conference on Glacier Preservation.
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to cooperation between the Republic of Tajikistan and the United Nations Children's Fund.
It was noted that over more than thirty years of cooperation, Tajikistan and UNICEF have implemented a number of projects in the country aimed at promoting and protecting children's rights.
Satisfaction was expressed with UNICEF's attention to Tajikistan's global initiatives, particularly those concerning water and climate issues, as well as initiatives to implement targeted activities involving adolescents.
The parties further discussed priority areas for future cooperation, including the development of climate-smart schools in educational institutions, the introduction of green standards, the prevention of sexual violence, and the promotion of mental health in society. They also addressed the continuation of various UNICEF projects under the Country Programme for 2023–2026.
