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22 July 2024
Urgent steps to uphold commitment to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 in Tajikistan
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05 July 2024
Secretary-General's press encounter in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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04 June 2024
United Nations conducted a dialogue with Women Parliamentarians of Tajikistan
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The Sustainable Development Goals in Tajikistan
The Sustainable Development Goals are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity. These are the goals the UN is working on in Tajikistan:
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29 August 2023
UN Secretary-General’s "Early Warnings for All" Initiative launched in Tajikistan
The national consultation was co-chaired by the Deputy Prime-Minister of Tajikistan and the UN Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan with active involvement of the lead agencies of four pillars of the Early Warnings for All Initiative.
Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Mr. Sulaimon Ziyozoda, inaugurated the event, highlighting its significance by stating that the Republic of Tajikistan attaches importance to climate change, disaster risk reduction and supports the call of the United Nations Secretary-General to protect everyone with early warning systems. He also noted: “Coordination of activities of different sectors and stakeholders, involvement of communities at risk, availability of favorable institutional and legislative environment, clear distribution of roles and responsibilities - all these are necessary to create effective and consistent early warning systems”.
UN Resident Coordinator Ms. Parvathy Ramaswami said the launch of the Early Warnings for All initiative is “a crucial step forward in safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of Tajik communities from the impacts of climate change and other risks”, adding that “a whole-of-society approach involving all stakeholders, including civil society and the private sector, will be critical for strengthening and sustaining the early warning services in the country”.
The representatives from relevant ministries, government agencies and development partners presented current advancements in implementing early warning systems in Tajikistan. They collectively identified challenges and prioritized strategies to expand the coverage, integration, and effectiveness of EWS.
The participants also engaged into technical discussions, mapping and a comprehensive gap analysis exercise, drawing from prior assessments, to identify the critical gaps and priority needs for support across the four pillars, agreeing a coordination mechanism and development of an action plan in the initiative’s implementation.
Tajikistan is faced with the frequent occurrence of natural hazards, such as avalanches, earthquakes, floods, mudflows, and landslides, with climate change further exacerbating their impacts. The Early Warnings for All initiative will build improved resilience to such risks in Tajikistan, with support provided across four interconnected pillars of EW4All: disaster risk knowledge; detection, observation, monitoring, analysis, and forecasting; warning dissemination and communication; and preparedness and response capabilities.
Globally one third of citizens are still not covered by early warning systems. EW4All Action Plan was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) held in Egypt in November 2022 for further investment across knowledge, observations and forecasting, preparedness and response, and communication of early warnings, with particularly priority placed on vulnerable communities.disaster risk
The Early Warnings for All Initiative calls for a global effort to ensure that such systems protect everyone on Earth by 2027. Early Warning Systems, supported by preparedness and early action, are a proven, effective, and feasible disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation measure, that save lives and provide a tenfold return on investment. Yet, major gaps in early warning systems remain globally, especially when it comes to translating early warnings into risk-informed early action.
Lead agencies of four pillars of the Early Warnings for All Initiative:
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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07 July 2023
Interview with Dr Markus Schefer, member of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Dr Schefer was invited to the country by the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan within the framework of the global campaign to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
UN RCO: Dr Schefer, could you please tell us about yourself and the goal of your visit to Tajikistan?
Dr Schefer: I am a member of the U.N. Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and a professor of constitutional and administrative law at the University of Basel, Switzerland. This Committee consists of 18 independent experts from all over the world. We are elected by the State parties for four-year-terms. As independent experts, we do not represent the views of our home countries. We meet twice a year for a time between 3 and 5 weeks. Our main obligation is to monitor the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the member states.
UN RCO: Please tell us more about the status of ratification of the Convention globally and the work of the Committee.
Dr Schefer: Today, 187 countries out of 193 UN member states have ratified the Convention; there are only a handful of countries that have not. Kazakhstan ratified it in 2015, and Uzbekistan in 2021. I have visited both countries and I was Rapporteur for Kazakhstan in the review process. In our work, we notice that it is crucially important that countries start a process toward implementation of the Convention, at whatever level they are. In this process, it is equally important to closely consult with organizations of persons with disabilities. They are in a position to identify where the most pressing issues are and what possible remedies may be.
UN RCO: How many persons with disabilities live in the world and how effective are countries in addressing their needs and guaranteeing their rights?
Dr Schefer: In general, we can assume that about 20% of any given population has a disability. For many, this is a surprisingly high number. We are surprised, because we usually do not meet many persons with disabilities in public spaces, be it in the streets, in schools, at work or in recreational activities. The main reason is that many persons with disabilities cannot participate, be it for lack of accessibility, lack of education, non-inclusion in the workplace or particular obstacles for political participation. This is what the CRPD is designed to remedy.
UN RCO: In your opinion, when Tajikistan will be ready to ratify the Convention?
Dr Schefer: Today, Tajikistan is ready for ratification. It is intensively working on many projects designed to implement the rights of persons with disabilities. Ratification would add crucial support to these efforts. Particularly the State party review process, in which our Committee issues recommendations to the State, provides guidance for further measures by the State. There is no threshold of implementation that would have to be achieved before ratification. The sooner a country ratifies the Convention, the clearer the path for the realization of the rights of persons with disabilities becomes.
UN RCO: What are other important things a country needs to keep in mind to proceed with the ratification process?
Dr Schefer: All across the world, I hear the argument that tight finances do not allow to take substantial steps toward implementation of the rights of persons with disabilities. This view overlooks the fact that there are many measures a State party needs to take that do not involve large expenditures. Walking around Dushanbe, I see a great many new buildings, including high-rises, being erected. If the proper accessibility standards are considered from the beginning of the planning process, rendering new buildings accessible will come at very little extra cost. This is a chance for Tajikistan; it allows the country to utilize its rapid economic development to substantially further the rights of persons with disabilities.
I have also met many people who think that the Convention is solely about services for persons with disabilities. To be sure, it does contain many rights to services. But it is not confined to these rights. It also guarantees civil and political rights, such as the right to participate in political and public life, or the right to be free from inhuman and degrading treatment. Particularly political participation of persons with disabilities is of central importance for the peaceful development of any political system, as they represent a very large minority of about 20% of the population.
UN RCO: What is the experience of countries which ratified the Convention most recently? Which challenges they experience?
Dr Schefer: Implementing the Convention not only requires to change the laws and to implement them properly. It also requires, on a much more fundamental level, that society’s attitudes towards persons with disabilities change. That an impairment of a person is not seen as a medical aberration that renders the person less valuable, but that impairments are but one aspect of the great diversity of human beings. And that we value and cherish this diversity, as we do it in many other societal sectors. Such change takes time, and it does not occur on its own volition. Every single State party in whose review I have participated is confronted with many challenges, irrespective of its economic or political power.
UN RCO: What would be your advice to the Government of Tajikistan in terms of the timing for ratification of the Convention?
Dr Schefer: With all appropriate deference and humility, I would suggest that Tajikistan is ready for ratification. There is no need to wait, and there are no advantages of postponing ratification. As this year marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN will host a high-level event with participation of the Heads of States and Governments on 11-12 December in Geneva, Switzerland. This will be an opportunity for UN Member States to submit their pledges on transformative changes and progress in the cause of human rights. In this context, I would urge the Government of Tajikistan to submit a pledge on ratification of the CRPD as this is one of the two core human rights Conventions not ratified by the country yet.
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19 May 2023
Tajikistan experience presented in the High-Level Meeting on the Mid-term Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
President of the General Assembly Mr. Csaba Kőrösi, Deputy Secretary-General H.E. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Ms. Mami Mizutori and Türkiye Earthquake Survivor Mr. Mustafa Kemal Kilinç addressed the opening of the event. During the meeting, the participants exchanged their views on the achievements in the implementation of the goals and objectives of the Sendai Framework, as well as the difficulties and gaps towards its implementation.
The Republic of Tajikistan was represented by the Chairman of the Committee of Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan Mr.Bahodur Sheralizoda. He highlighted the importance of the implementation of the Sendai Framework in achieving the sustainable development goals of Agenda 2030 and informed about the measures taken by the country in the implementation of the Sendai Framework, including the adoption of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy and its Midterm Program.
Mr. Bahodur Sheralizoda also presented country’s experience and achievements on disaster risk reduction, mentioned priorities to be addressed and called on the international community and partners to enhance cooperation in this area.
The high-level meeting provides a platform for Member States, the United Nations system partners and other stakeholders to reflect on the findings and recommendations of the MTR SF and formulate a forward-looking and risk-informed approach to more effectively address systemic risk. The meeting will adopt a political declaration to renew commitment and accelerate implementation of the Sendai Framework up to 2030.
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13 May 2024
“We haven’t had any sepsis cases in months,” reports a maternity hospital in Tajikistan
“Some of my colleagues are a bit confused,” confesses Dr Rosa Nodirshoeva, who is known here simply as Dr Rosa. “We have not had any cases of sepsis for a few months now. They find this unusual,” she adds, smiling at her collaborator, Dr Joyrine Biromumaiso, before declaring, “but you and I, we know the reason.”Dr Rosa shifts comfortably in her chair. She has an air of authority about her. This suits her position as a senior doctor at the large Maternity Hospital Number 1 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Dr Rosa has worked at the health facility for over 30 years and knows it like the back of her hand.She works closely with Dr Joyrine, an expert on infection prevention and control based at the WHO Country Office in Tajikistan. Today they are discussing how much has changed since the start of their close collaboration, just over 3 years ago. Preventing health care-associated infections“Infection prevention and control training have changed the way we work,” Dr Rosa declares. “Before, nurses with years of experience could accidentally infect a patient while performing even the simplest procedures, such as inserting a catheter, because they simply weren’t aware of the right measures and techniques to prevent health care-associated infections. They had not been taught well.”Dr Rosa explains that the facility had been working on improving infection prevention and control for decades. However, since working with Dr Joyrine, they have been able to strengthen their capacity dramatically and accelerate progress.She gives examples of improvements made at the facility, adding that staff now pay close attention to infection prevention and control measures, and understand how important this is to provide safe, quality care.“Our staff apply the 5 moments of hand hygiene and have become much more diligent in how we clean the facility. My colleagues know how to properly dispose of used syringes, masks and other medical waste. Our facility has clearly articulated the need for disinfectants and other health products used for protection. We now have devices with disinfectant solutions throughout the facility. Patients want to receive quality care and all these changes help us to keep them, and our health workers, safe from health care-associated infections.”Dr Rosa notes that a simple reminder is sometimes enough to prevent a tragedy, and that patients themselves have become more aware of their own health. “They may come in for a treatment, but if they see that the doctor has not cleaned his hands, they speak up.” Fewer infection casesAt the end of the corridor, the discomfort of a mother-to-be can be heard. Almost 1000 babies per month are born in this facility. One in every 5 babies is delivered through a caesarean section, as the facility receives women with complications from all regions of the country.Before, at least 2 or 3 cases of septic complications were registered in the maternity hospital every month, but this situation has changed in recent years. The facility has also seen a dramatic reduction in other infections, including hepatitis B among health workers. The improvements made in infection prevent and control have been key to this success.Dr Joyrine is proud of the achievements of Dr Rosa and her staff. She herself knows how proper infection prevention and control practices save lives. She was in western Africa at the height of the Ebola crisis, which killed over 11 000 people. As a frontline worker, she trained health workers to provide safe treatment and to protect themselves from the virus, but it killed many of her colleagues.After this terrible experience, Dr Joyrine is one of the biggest advocates for implementation of infection prevention and control programmes in health-care facilities. “In Tajikistan, I often talk about my experiences in western Africa and East Africa and about what I have seen in the field.”She explains that the topic of cultural norms often comes up. “By having an open conversation about cultural practices and traditions – for example, those related to burial rites – the Tajik health-care workers start to understand how infections can spread. They are keen to learn about WHO’s guidance and to implement the practices and techniques which we recommend. This is why we see such improvements.”Since Dr Joyrine started working in Tajikistan, much has changed. With technical support from WHO, the country developed new national guidelines on infection prevention and control in 2022. Financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been crucial in developing further guidance for health workers on how to put these measures into practice. “Infection prevention and control are everything”Over the past few years, based on the WHO guidelines on infection prevention and control and in collaboration with other organizations, such as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), over 8000 health workers across the country have been trained in infection prevention and control. Quality training and communication materials have been developed in national languages.Many partners are supporting Tajikistan to ensure access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure and services, as well as essential materials and equipment for infection prevention and control, to deliver safe care.The hard work continues. Many facilities in the country are still not following proper infection prevention and control practices, and many more health workers require training. Furthermore, the lack of access to safe, running water in health facilities, and the lack of availability of personal protective equipment such as gloves, masks and alcohol-based hand rub, pose major barriers to implementing infection prevention and control measures.With support from USAID, Dr Joyrine will train a monitoring and evaluation team that will be instrumental in keeping track of the progress made in health facilities in all districts of Tajikistan. Key next steps for the country also include ensuring that courses on infection prevention and control are incorporated into all medical curricula and offered to health workers in facilities systematically.The establishment of a new cadre of health workers, fully dedicated to guiding and monitoring the proper implementation of infection prevention and control practices in health facilities, is a key WHO recommendation.A cleaner passes the room that Dr Rosa and Dr Joyrine are sitting in. Dr Rosa adjusts her glasses and declares, “Infection prevention and control are everything. If you don't know how to prevent infections, you cannot work in a health-care institution.”
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26 April 2024
Enhanced collaboration across borders leads to the interception of narcotics by customs and border officers stationed at the UNODC-supported Border Liaison Offices
Regional cooperation among law enforcement agencies is pivotal in combating transnational organized crime, particularly illicit drug trafficking. The UNODC facilitates member countries in establishing a regional platform to collectively address the challenges posed by drug trafficking. A central component of this effort is the promotion of cross-border cooperation through the Border Liaison Offices (BLOs) network to tackle transnational threats and organized crime effectively.These offices play a pivotal role in identifying and halting various smuggling activities, including narcotics, psychotropic substances, and precursor chemicals, all while facilitating lawful international trade.On 7 March 2024, customs and border officers from the UNODC-supported BLO stationed at the Oybek border crossing point in the Tashkent region of Uzbekistan, in coordination with their counterparts from the BLO at the Fotehobod border crossing point in Tajikistan, thwarted an attempt to smuggle two kilograms of hashish. During the inspection of a cargo van, officers discovered two plastic bags attached to the trailer with magnets, containing a total of 1,981 grams of hashish. The BLOs at the Oybek and Fotehobod border crossing points are two of 24 such offices strategically positioned at key border checkpoints across Central Asia. These offices have been established under the Regional Project on Enhancing Cross-Border Cooperation by Strengthening the Capacity of Border Liaison Offices in Central Asia of Sub-programme 1 Preventing and Countering Transnational Organized Crime of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia 2022 - 2025.This pioneering project, supported by the Government of Japan, strives to establish BLOs across Central Asia, with stakeholder involvement from the Ministries of Internal Affairs, Border Troops, Customs Services, and Drug Control Agencies of each participating country. Its overarching goal is to bolster the capabilities of BLO officers representing various law enforcement agencies in combating transnational organized crime through comprehensive training programmes and the provision of state-of-the-art equipment.Such collaborative efforts highlight a shared commitment to preventing and countering transnational organized crime, making the borders in Central Asia safer and more secure.
*The photos are taken from kun.uzRead more about the projectFor further information, please contact:
Nurangez Abdulhamidova
Communications and External Relations Specialist
UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia
Email: nurangez.abdulhamidova[at]un.org
*The photos are taken from kun.uzRead more about the projectFor further information, please contact:
Nurangez Abdulhamidova
Communications and External Relations Specialist
UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia
Email: nurangez.abdulhamidova[at]un.org
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12 December 2023
UNODC-supported Border Liaison Office in Tajikistan intercepts shipment of around 72 kilograms of heroin
Interagency cooperation, intelligence-sharing and information exchange among law enforcement agencies in Central Asian countries play a key role in fighting against drug trafficking. UNODC has been concentrating its efforts on supporting the vulnerable border areas by strengthening the border crossing points and establishing working intelligence-sharing and enhanced cross-border communication mechanisms allowing detection and interception of contraband, including narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals.
On 21 November 2023, officers stationed at the UNODC-supported Border Liaison Office (BLO) at the Fotehobod border crossing point located in the Sughd region of Tajikistan intercepted a large shipment of narcotic drugs.
During the inspection of a motor truck that arrived at the border crossing point, the BLO officers found 65 black polyethylene wrappages containing 71 kg and 110 grams of heroin.
In recognition of the invaluable support of the UNODC in the prevention of illicit drug trafficking, Lieutenant General Khurshed Karimzoda, Head of the Customs Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, sent a letter of appreciation to Yusuf Kurbonov, International Programme Coordinator, UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA). Lieutenant General Karimzoda expressed his agency’s gratitude to UNODC ROCA for its continued support in the provision of technical equipment and the professional development of the officers.
“Thanks to cooperation with UNODC, customs officers have been provided with unique opportunities to attend various training courses and workshops specifically designed to effectively combat and prevent the trafficking of narcotic drugs as well as other smuggled goods.
The knowledge, skills, and new technologies provided have significantly strengthened the capacity of officers to prevent illegal activities at the state border. Through cooperation with UNODC, the Customs Service continues to enhance the officers’ capacities and maintain their high professionalism in combating illicit drug trafficking.
We look forward to further cooperation with UNODC in our joint fight against organized crime and illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs. Joint efforts and cooperation are not only key to our continued success but also a prerequisite for achieving our common goals of ensuring security and sustainable development,” noted Lieutenant General Khurshed Karimzoda in the letter.
BLO at the Fotehobod BCP is one of 24 BLOs in the Central Asian region established at the key border crossing points under the Regional Project on Enhancing Cross-Border Cooperation by Strengthening the Capacity of Border Liaison Offices in Central Asia of Sub-programme 1 Preventing and Countering Transnational Organized Crime of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia 2022-2025.
It is the first project to establish BLOs in Central Asia, and its stakeholders are the Ministries of Internal Affairs, Border Troops, Customs and Drug Control Agencies of each country.
The project strengthens the capacities of officers working at the BLOs representing all law enforcement agencies in countering transnational organized crime, including through various training programmes and the provision of cutting-edge equipment.
The project is funded by the Government of Japan.
The implementation of the project in Turkmenistan is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
*The photos are taken from the website of the Customs Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.
For further information, please contact:
Nurangez Abdulhamidova
Communications and External Relations Specialist
UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia
Email: nurangez.abdulhamidova[at]un.org
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25 October 2023
Tajikistan is reforming Primary Health Care to reach Universal Health Coverage
Tajikistan is transforming its health system to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). For the last two decades, the country has been undertaking significant reforms to shift towards a Primary Health Care (PHC) approach with a strong family medicine focus conducive to strengthening the health system to attain its objectives of 'health for all'.
Putting PHC at the centre
Tajikistan's transition from a highly centralized healthcare system to PHC began with legal reforms to establish new financing mechanisms to increase health spending and improve financial protection for the population. The Tajikistan government has, as a result, progressively increased funding for primary care services, resulting in higher government health spending and an overall increase in public health spending as a percentage of GDP.1Health financing reforms are underway to provide a more comprehensive and unified approach to healthcare financing, fostering a move from input-based resource allocations to strategic purchasing of primary healthcare services. Progressively increasing public resources available for PHC is pivotal to improving communities’ access to essential healthcare services.
Improving the demand for and access to primary care services is another crucial aspect of Tajikistan's transition. The country is shifting from a system heavily reliant on hospital-based secondary and tertiary care towards primary care and public health, increasing the portion of their public health budget allocated to PHC, rising from 34.6% in 2010 to 40.7% in 2022.1 As a result, the number of PHC visits per person has been rising steadily from 4.8 in 2010 to 7.6 in 2022.2 To further improve access to essential health services, especially to the poorest and most vulnerable households, Tajikistan is also revising the Basic Benefit Package (BBP), using a phased implementation starting with priority groups alongside additional co-payment arrangements. As of 2021, the BBP covers 33.1% of the Tajikistan population,2 with ongoing efforts to expand coverage and harmonise different co-payment and fee-for-service arrangements to reduce financial barriers to healthcare.
Tajikistan has also made strategic investments to improve the organisation and strengthen the quality of primary care services. These investments are aimed at reducing the fragmentation of services by incorporating established vertical health services under a unified PHC structure within the framework set by the National PHC Development Master Plan. Medical and nursing education changes have been implemented to bridge human resource gaps in family medicine doctors (FMDs) and nurses (FMNs) to provide essential primary care services. The proportion of primary healthcare institutions practising family medicine principles has increased from 56% in 2010 to 88% in 2022. Between 2010 and 2022, the number of doctors who have had family medicine training increased from 271 (4.4%) to 4597 (82.3%), with the number of nurses also increasing from 327 (3%) to 9669 (73.4%).1
Accelerating progress through collaboration
Collaboration has been crucial in supporting Tajikistan’s PHC reforms. In 2019, Tajikistan joined the SDG3 Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All (SDG3 GAP) as a pilot country, focusing on PHC and sustainable health financing to accelerate progress to achieve the health-related SDGs. The collaboration involves 13 humanitarian, development, and health agencies. These agencies and other partners, among them USAID, have increasingly supported Tajikistan through collaborative approaches that leverage their respective strengths and expertise.
The main partner coordination platform is the Development Coordination Council (DCC) health. It fosters dialogue, coordination and joint implementation between partners and Tajikistan's government agencies. It also facilitates information exchange, agreements on collective outcomes and coordination, in alignment with Tajikistan's National Health Strategy 2021-2030. Under its auspices, opportunities for joint advocacy and the development of a common vision, exemplified by a joint position statement on strengthening PHC in 2022, are made possible. The statement was endorsed by all key development partners and signed personally by the Minister of Health of Tajikistan. In September 2023, the Head of the Department of Health Reforms and International Relations at the Ministry of Health presented the key priorities for improving PHC to SDG3 GAP focal points through the PHC Accelerator (PHC-A) working group. The dialogue identified areas to strengthen PHC, such as revising regulatory documents, enhancing management skills, implementing a Districts of Excellence PHC model, and modernizing emergency medical services.
To date, partners from various sectors have joined forces to implement Tajikistan's National Health Strategy 2021-2030. This collaborative effort involves shared funding and initiatives towards PHC reforms. Notably, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, in conjunction with the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children, and Adolescents (GFF), have taken a lead role in developing a Prioritized Investment Plan (PIP). This plan, created in close cooperation with all partners, serves as a roadmap for implementing the 2030 National Health Strategy. Within the PIP, clear details regarding the costs of priority activities and investments have been outlined for the next three years, allowing development partners to align their programs and investments in the healthcare sector. Simultaneously, the World Bank and the GFF are actively supporting a government investment plan, spearheaded by Tajikistan's Ministries of Finance and Health. This investment plan places a significant emphasis on strengthening PHC and aims to contribute to the objectives set forth in Tajikistan's National Health Strategy 2021-2030.
Collaboration extends to the joint implementation of PHC reforms as well. For instance, the European Union (EU)-funded Health Development Program, implemented by WHO, UNICEF, and GIZ, is strengthening health-sector governance, financing, and access to quality integrated primary care services. WHO, the GFF and the World Bank work closely together to support the Government in implementing critical health financing and service delivery reforms to improve the efficiency of PHC. WHO is supporting the piloting of strategic purchasing of PHC services, while the World Bank’s new Project, the Tajikistan Millati Solim Project, will scale up these reforms. Further instances of collaborative efforts include UNICEF’s partnership with the Asian Development Bank for the Maternal and Child Health Integration Project, and the collaboration between the Swiss Government and the EU to enhance public finance management.
Monitoring for sustained PHC improvement
Tajikistan’s journey towards its PHC goals is yet confronted with key challenges, notably the need for increased per capita spending for more effective primary care, addressing the growing burden of out-of-pocket expenditure, and fully integrating vertical programs into primary care. To sustain current momentum in addressing these key challenges, SDG3 GAP partners have piloted a monitoring framework on their joint efforts in countries including Tajikistan. This framework aims to encourage ongoing government feedback, enabling continuous improvements in their coordinated support to government to align better with national priorities, plans and coordination mechanisms and systems. In 2022, the government of Tajikistan reported successful collaboration practices within the national COVID-19 response and partners aligning their support with national plans, with increased donor funding alignment to budget priorities. The government also highlighted partners’ increased use of local monitoring systems and improved joint technical assistance.
The government recommended further improvements in their feedback, including enhancing coordination within the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, strengthening the DCC health platform, and developing a unified resource mapping tool to prevent duplication. In response, partners have introduced new coordination mechanisms, including the new technical subgroups, to enhance coordination within the DCC health platform. To further improve quality, Tajikistan is using a data-driven approach to accelerate progress in primary healthcare and other priority health areas, through the WHO Delivery for Impact 100-day challenge. As a pilot country on this challenge, the government of Tajikistan is using data to identify priority areas and develop joint delivery plans, building on the collaborative structures established.
Tajikistan government’s strong political will and stakeholder collaboration continues to drive progress toward UHC via PHC.
What is the SDG3 GAP?
The Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Wellbeing for All (SDG3 GAP) is a set of commitments by 13 agencies that play significant roles in health, development, and humanitarian responses to help countries accelerate progress on the health-related SDG targets. The added value of the SDG3 GAP lies in strengthening collaboration across the agencies to take joint action and provide more coordinated support aligned to country owned and led national plans and strategies.
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10 October 2023
WHO: Providing healthcare at -45° C - Tajikistan’s heroes of the high plateau
This story was originally published on the website of WHO on September 11th, 2023.
Remoteness, harsh weather conditions, poor road conditions and virtual isolation from the rest of the world. This is the reality for the inhabitants of the Murghab plateau, the second highest plateau in the world located in eastern Tajikistan. During the winter, temperatures drop to -45° C in Murghab town, or even to -60° C in some other parts of the region. For health workers, it is not easy to provide care under these conditions, and many medical students may decide to not return to their native region after their studies. However, those who do return to Murghab prove to be some of the most dedicated health workers imaginable.
Amid a nationwide supplementary immunization campaign with the measles and rubella (MR) vaccine focused on closing immunization gaps and stopping an ongoing measles outbreak in the country, WHO’s team visiting Murghab had the opportunity to meet with two of the health workers implementing the campaign. Nurse Yunus and doctor Abdimanap serve their communities every single day, at an altitude of nearly 4000 metres above sea level. This is their story.
Nurse Yunus, Karakul village, Murghab district
Nurse Yunus serves each of his guests a bowl of kurut, a dried yogurt product made from yak milk. Hospitality is extremely important in the local culture, and while seemingly calm, his eyes reveal a certain degree of nervousness. After all, the small settlement which he has called home all his life is one of the most remote places in the entire country of Tajikistan, and he didn’t expect to have afternoon tea and lunch together with a team of WHO experts... Planning visits is not easy: to reach the village of Karakul from Tajikistan’s capital city, Dushanbe, WHO’s team has travelled three full days, driving on challenging roads. Having poured his guests some tea, Yunus settles back down on the tapchan, a traditional piece of elevated furniture covered with lightweight quilts, on which the afternoon meal is served. The conversation begins to flow, and Yunus slowly starts to feel more relaxed.
At an altitude of 3900 meters, it can get cold in Karakul. Very cold. Strong gusts of wind make a warm jacket a necessity, even during the summer months. 762 people live in the village, but during summer, the village is mostly empty. The population of Karakul village is nomadic and moves around the vast valley to allow their livestock to graze, preparing for the harsh winter to come.
After lunch, Yunus walks the WHO visitors to the small health house in the center of the small town which he manages with one other family nurse. Before giving his WHO guests a tour, Yunus puts on his nursing outfit, carefully buttoning up the blue coat and placing the freshly pressed blue nurses’ hat straight on his head.
The health facility’s two rooms contain most of the essential equipment Yunus needs. Exam tables, a scale, mobile handwashing station, an eye chart and a refrigerator in which Yunus stores the MR vaccine vials recently delivered for the campaign.
Yunus and the WHO team discuss the nationwide immunization campaign, which has reached Murghab. With pride, Yunus explains that all the younger children in the village already have been vaccinated with the MR vaccine, in line with the national vaccination schedule. Now those living even more remotely need to be reached. The task isn’t as simple as it sounds: Yunus regularly crosses the rough terrain by bike or car to provide care to those who are living in yurts and small houses in other remote parts of the district, tracing down children who have not yet been protected by the vaccine.
“It is difficult here during the winter months”, Yunus explains. “It is cold, and the wind makes it hard to go outside. But we have to. It’s not only about vaccines – people get sick more often during the winter, and sometimes call us during the night. We are the only ones they can call, and we have to help them around the clock. It is a tough job to do, but it has been my childhood dream to have a medical education. I always knew I would come back to work in the village where I grew up. It is my duty to serve the people from Karakul”.
Dr. Abdimanap, head of the primary healthcare facility in Murghab town
A decorated teapot is kept warm on the little wood stove in Dr. Abdimanap’s office. It is summer now, so the wood stove is used mainly for tea. During the winter however, the stove is indispensable to keep the office warm. Outside of the office, a baby is crying. The hallway is filled with parents, grandparents and their small children. They have all come to the primary healthcare facility in Murghab to get their children vaccinated against measles and rubella. Patiently, he gives instructions to the health staff to manage the large flow of patients, one family at a time.
Dr. Abdimanap studied in Dushanbe to become a surgeon but had to return after a few years to his native Murghab in order to support his family. He now lives in Murghab town, which with its 6000 habitants constitutes the largest settlement in the eastern part of the Gorno-Badakhshan region in Tajikistan. Conditions are harsh. During the winter, the main road is often blocked for days at a time, isolating Murghab from the rest of the country. It can be -45° C in Murghab town, or even colder in some of the nearby villages where Dr. Abdimanap works.
After a general health check-up, the children in the facility are invited in with their parents for the vaccine. From personal experience, Dr. Abdimanap acutely understands its importance.
“This immunization campaign is crucial. I myself got sick with measles as a child. I hadn’t been vaccinated, and I fell very ill. . This is why I want to protect all children in Murghab from illnesses that can so easily be prevented”. According to Dr. Abdimanap, there are people in Murghab who have concerns about vaccines, ranging from fear of side-effects to superstition or religious beliefs, and these concerns sometimes stop families from coming in for the routine vaccination. The health staff do their best to explain the benefits of the vaccine and to gain the trust of the population, also working together with local religious leaders to counter any misinformation. Leading by example is another important strategy, Dr. Abdimanap explains. “I myself have four children. I vaccinated each of them. This showed the community that we can be trusted and we’re here to protect them.”
Conditions have improved significantly in Murghab since Dr. Abdimanap returned some fifteen years ago, initially working without electricity. The primary healthcare facility is in good shape, allowing the doctor and his staff to provide essential health services to the entire population of Murghab. This includes immunization, despite the geographical challenges. “People here are nomadic and can stay very far away from our town. However, we know exactly in which gorge they are staying, and we remain in close contact with them. We overcome the geographic barriers with mobile brigades. Sometimes, they travel as far as 70 kilometres to immunize just a handful of children.”
Working on Murghab plateau is not just any job, it’s a mission.
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Press Release
22 July 2024
Urgent steps to uphold commitment to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 in Tajikistan
The world stands at a critical moment in the AIDS response, with the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. In 2023, the world saw significant milestones: fewer people acquired HIV than at any point since the late 1980s; nearly 31 million people received lifesaving antiretroviral therapy. These advancements have brought AIDS-related deaths down to their lowest level since 2004. Yet, despite this progress, the inequalities driving the HIV pandemic persist, and almost a quarter of people living with HIV are not receiving life-saving treatment. Consequently, one person dies from an AIDS-related illness every minute.The primary drivers of the ongoing HIV pandemic everywhere are deep-rooted inequalities, stigma, discrimination, and insufficient access to HIV prevention and treatment services. In Eastern Europe and Central Asia, the HIV response is critically off track. UNAIDS’ report, "The Urgency of Now: AIDS at a Crossroads," highlights a 20% rise in new HIV infections and a 34% increase in AIDS-related deaths since 2010 in this region. Only half of the 2.1 million people living with HIV are receiving treatment, and just 42% have suppressed viral loads, the lowest rate globally.In Tajikistan, while the epidemic shows signs of stabilization, about 1,000 new cases have been registered annually since 2021. Contributing factors include widespread inequalities, stigma, discrimination, and the criminalization of HIV transmission. Over 71% of men and women aged 15–49 years express negative attitudes towards people living with HIV, which is exacerbated by a significant decline in knowledge about HIV/AIDS prevention and transmission among youth aged 15-24 years — from 53.6% in 2015 to 14.9% in 2021.These issues lead to dire consequences for public health and societal well-being. As a result, people living with HIV in Tajikistan avoid medical care, putting their lives and the lives of others at risk. Criminalization of HIV, a relic of outdated understandings of the virus, further fuels stigma and discrimination. Criminal proceedings are still ongoing to prosecute those determined to be a risk for transmitting HIV, with women being the majority of those convicted in the previous years. All over the world, restrictive laws and policies push people away from medical care, undermining the HIV response.The path towards ending the epidemic is clear. Reform laws to protect everyone's rights and dismantle legal and structural barriers to HIV services, ensuring that all people can access these services without fear of stigma and discrimination.Increase resources for the HIV response, particularly for targeted prevention programmes for the most at-risk groups, including vulnerable populations and women. To increase the efficiency of prevention programmes and reach those not easily accessible by state institutions - collaborate with community organizations. Community organizations provide unique first-hand knowledge, expanded outreach, better programme outcomes, and effective implementation, crucial for adherence to the Leave No One Behind principle.Address the alarming decline in HIV/AIDS knowledge among youth through comprehensive education and awareness programmes.Combat gender-based violence and discrimination, challenge harmful social norms, and ensure health access for adolescent girls and young women.The immediate step required is to close the gap between policies and practices. Although Tajikistan has adopted the Law on Equality and Prevention of Discrimination, the National Human Rights Strategy and Action Plan, and the Supreme Court Resolution on the application of HIV criminalizing Article 125, implementation of these policies needs reinforcement. The government must prioritize the implementation of these policies, ensuring that everyone can access services without fear of stigma, discrimination, or punishment.By taking these steps, Tajikistan can stop the epidemic in the country and contribute to the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, protecting the health and rights of its citizens and saving millions of lives. The solutions are at hand, and the world is at a crossroads. It is time for leaders to be bold and take the path to success.
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Press Release
10 July 2024
Secretary-General's press encounter in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Ladies and gentlemen of the media,
It’s a pleasure to be back in Dushanbe.
I thank His Excellency President Emomali Rahmon, the Government and the people of Tajikistan for your warm welcome.
After visiting this wonderful country several times as High Commissioner for Refugees, I last came here seven years ago, on one of my first visits as Secretary-General.
Since then, our global family in the world has lived through challenge after challenge.
From the COVID-19 pandemic, to increasing geo-political divisions and conflict, to the worsening climate crisis.
These challenges remind us that the only sustainable path forward is dialogue and cooperation.
This has been my central message throughout this five-country tour of Central Asia.
In a splintered world, I am heartened that Central Asia is choosing a different path — a path of solidarity and coming together around common solutions.
Tajikistan is a critical part of this, with a remarkable leadership.
Since joining the UN 32 years ago, this country has been a champion of multilateralism — and a valued partner.
We appreciate Tajikistan’s exemplary cooperation with the United Nations through the UN country team, and the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia.
Tajikistan understands we must address regional and global challenges through solidarity.
Frist, global solidarity — demonstrated, for example, by Tajikistan’s leadership in achieving the global water agenda.
This includes last month’s Third Dushanbe Water Conference, co-hosting last year’s UN Water Conference, and the first international conference on Glaciers Preservation in 2025.
In valuing water, the life of the world, and the preservation of glaciers, Tajikistan is a world leader.
Second, regional solidarity — with President Rahmon and his Government working with the country’s neighbours to strengthen ties and solve contentious issues.
The progress on the border issue with Kyrgyzstan is one example.
The United Nations stands ready to assist once an agreement is reached on both sides of the border.
I also appreciate Tajikistan’s commitment to humanitarian solidarity with Afghanistan by helping us deliver aid, and by hosting refugees, exporting electricity, and facilitating cross-border trade.
Tajikistan is demonstrating also solidarity in defeating terrorism and violent extremism that threatens us all.
I am particularly grateful for repatriation of Tajik women and children from Syria and Iraq, and Tajikistan’s support of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
And I recognize Tajikistan’s solidarity around solutions to the climate crisis.
I commend President Rahmon’s pledge to make Tajikistan a “green country” by 2037.
Dear members of the media,
Tajikistan is making progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those on hunger, health, and energy. Our Country Team stands ready to support your priorities with analysis, expertise and the resources we will be able to mobilize.
Full respect for human rights is also a solid base for peace, security and development.
Tajikistan recently approved the National Human Rights Strategy, and is making progress towards ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities this year.
I also encourage Tajikistan’s chairmanship of the Central Asian Women Leaders’ Caucus in 2025, and efforts to advance gender equality and uphold the rights of all women and girls in this country and across the region.
Throughout, I urge countries across the region to continue engaging with UN human rights mechanisms and recommendations, and to ensure that the rights of all groups are protected, and that all voices are represented.
Everywhere in the world, civil society groups, human rights defenders, and independent media workers play a critical role in every country.
Around the world, multilateralism is being challenged and countries are failing to unite behind global solutions.
Both the UN Security Council and the international financial architecture need deep reforms, to make them more representative of today’s world and responsive to today’s challenges and the needs of developing countries.
The Summit of the Future is a pivotal opportunity for renewal and reform, and we count on Tajikistan and other Central Asian countries to show leadership and determination in the changes that are needed to make the world more just.
Dear friends of the media,
The United Nations looks forward to strengthening cooperation with Tajikistan to advance all UN pillars: the pillar of peace, the pillar of development and the pillar of human rights.
I once again thank President Rahmon, and the Government and people of Tajikistan for welcoming us.
You can count on the United Nations family to work with our partners in Central Asia and particularly in Tajikistan, in our common pursuit of peace, sustainable development and human rights.
Thank you.
It’s a pleasure to be back in Dushanbe.
I thank His Excellency President Emomali Rahmon, the Government and the people of Tajikistan for your warm welcome.
After visiting this wonderful country several times as High Commissioner for Refugees, I last came here seven years ago, on one of my first visits as Secretary-General.
Since then, our global family in the world has lived through challenge after challenge.
From the COVID-19 pandemic, to increasing geo-political divisions and conflict, to the worsening climate crisis.
These challenges remind us that the only sustainable path forward is dialogue and cooperation.
This has been my central message throughout this five-country tour of Central Asia.
In a splintered world, I am heartened that Central Asia is choosing a different path — a path of solidarity and coming together around common solutions.
Tajikistan is a critical part of this, with a remarkable leadership.
Since joining the UN 32 years ago, this country has been a champion of multilateralism — and a valued partner.
We appreciate Tajikistan’s exemplary cooperation with the United Nations through the UN country team, and the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia.
Tajikistan understands we must address regional and global challenges through solidarity.
Frist, global solidarity — demonstrated, for example, by Tajikistan’s leadership in achieving the global water agenda.
This includes last month’s Third Dushanbe Water Conference, co-hosting last year’s UN Water Conference, and the first international conference on Glaciers Preservation in 2025.
In valuing water, the life of the world, and the preservation of glaciers, Tajikistan is a world leader.
Second, regional solidarity — with President Rahmon and his Government working with the country’s neighbours to strengthen ties and solve contentious issues.
The progress on the border issue with Kyrgyzstan is one example.
The United Nations stands ready to assist once an agreement is reached on both sides of the border.
I also appreciate Tajikistan’s commitment to humanitarian solidarity with Afghanistan by helping us deliver aid, and by hosting refugees, exporting electricity, and facilitating cross-border trade.
Tajikistan is demonstrating also solidarity in defeating terrorism and violent extremism that threatens us all.
I am particularly grateful for repatriation of Tajik women and children from Syria and Iraq, and Tajikistan’s support of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
And I recognize Tajikistan’s solidarity around solutions to the climate crisis.
I commend President Rahmon’s pledge to make Tajikistan a “green country” by 2037.
Dear members of the media,
Tajikistan is making progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those on hunger, health, and energy. Our Country Team stands ready to support your priorities with analysis, expertise and the resources we will be able to mobilize.
Full respect for human rights is also a solid base for peace, security and development.
Tajikistan recently approved the National Human Rights Strategy, and is making progress towards ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities this year.
I also encourage Tajikistan’s chairmanship of the Central Asian Women Leaders’ Caucus in 2025, and efforts to advance gender equality and uphold the rights of all women and girls in this country and across the region.
Throughout, I urge countries across the region to continue engaging with UN human rights mechanisms and recommendations, and to ensure that the rights of all groups are protected, and that all voices are represented.
Everywhere in the world, civil society groups, human rights defenders, and independent media workers play a critical role in every country.
Around the world, multilateralism is being challenged and countries are failing to unite behind global solutions.
Both the UN Security Council and the international financial architecture need deep reforms, to make them more representative of today’s world and responsive to today’s challenges and the needs of developing countries.
The Summit of the Future is a pivotal opportunity for renewal and reform, and we count on Tajikistan and other Central Asian countries to show leadership and determination in the changes that are needed to make the world more just.
Dear friends of the media,
The United Nations looks forward to strengthening cooperation with Tajikistan to advance all UN pillars: the pillar of peace, the pillar of development and the pillar of human rights.
I once again thank President Rahmon, and the Government and people of Tajikistan for welcoming us.
You can count on the United Nations family to work with our partners in Central Asia and particularly in Tajikistan, in our common pursuit of peace, sustainable development and human rights.
Thank you.
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Press Release
04 June 2024
United Nations conducted a dialogue with Women Parliamentarians of Tajikistan
The meeting was co-Chaired by the Deputy Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandagon Ms. Mavsuma Muini and the UN Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan, Ms. Parvathy Ramaswami and convened women parliamentarians from Majlisi Namoyandagon and Heads of UN Agencies. The dialogue with women parliamentarians aimed at highlighting long standing cooperation of the UN with the Lower Chamber of Parliament in promoting Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) and supporting vulnerable groups. The event was organized as a part of UN RC’s regular meetings with state officials and stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and collaboration with wide range of partners for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) implementation and advancing the SDGs in Tajikistan. UN cooperation with Parliament of Tajikistan in promoting GEWE, key areas of cooperation between the UN and the Parliament of Tajikistan with focus on GEWE were discussed during the dialogue. It was highlighted that the UN currently has a fruitful cooperation with the Parliament of Tajikistan around such topics as GEWE, access to justice and rule of law, population and demography, enabling environment for vulnerable groups, child protection and development, disability inclusion, HIV/AIDS prevention and supporting refugees and asylum seekers. The meeting also highlighted the role of Parliament in the implementation of the SDGs, including coordination, localization, monitoring and evaluation of development processes.
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Press Release
23 May 2024
Tajikistan joins the global campaign to honor those who lost theirs lives to AIDS
Participants paid tribute to those who lost their lives to AIDS, discussed the situation with AIDS in the country and in the world and mentioned the importance of giving hope to those living with HIV. During the event, representatives of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan, United Nations, USAID and public organization Spin Plus provided opening remarks followed by the stories of people who live with HIV. The agenda also included the presentation about innovative HIV testing solutions, a sketch on stigma and discrimination prevention, HIV/AIDS quiz and a poem by young poet dedicated to those who lost lives of HIV/AIDS. The event also highlighted Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U) campaign, a health and human rights movement aimed at providing accurate and up-to-date information about HIV, particularly regarding the powerful results of anti-retroviral therapy drugs use when living with HIV and of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, for HIV prevention. UN Resident Coordinator a.i. Mr. Lenni Montiel highlighted the importance of supporting people living with HIV and added: “Despite significant progress in medicine and healthcare that help those living with HIV, challenges such as gender inequalities, stigma and discrimination continue to hinder the fight against AIDS. Hence, Candlelight memorial is not only about cherishing the memories of those who lost their lives due to AIDS, but also about recommitting further support of HIV/AIDS related programmes to save lives”. The event facilitated enhanced awareness, supported raising social consciousness about HIV/AIDS, and offered a platform for solidarity, breaking down barriers of stigma and discrimination with increased individual and coordinated actions against the epidemic.The advocacy event was organized by UNAIDS Tajikistan in partnership with USG-funded HIV/AIDS programs and projects, the National Network of Women living with HIV, public organization SpinPlus, with support from UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, UN Women, Y-PEER Tajikistan Network, and private sector entities. The event was led in coordination with UN Tajikistan HIV/AIDS Theme Group.
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Press Release
06 May 2024
Tajikistan advances UN Secretary-General’s Early Warnings for All initiative through local level workshop consultations
Tajikistan emerged as one of the first thirty countries to roll out the Secretary General’s EW4ALL initiative, which was launched globally at COP27 in 2022, and nationally in Tajikistan in August 2023 co-Chaired by Mr. Sulaymon Ziyozoda, the Deputy Prime-Minister of Tajikistan and Ms. Parvathy Ramaswami the UN Resident Coordinator in Tajikistan.The local consultations held during 19-30 April in Khujand, Khorog and Bokhtar aimed to discuss a draft EW4All Roadmap prepared by all involved, including government institutions, UN, international partners, EW4All Pillar Leads and to ensure localization and effective implementation of this initiative. The workshops underscored the urgency of bridging the gap in early warning coverage in regions of the country that are vulnerable to avalanches, earthquakes, floods, mudflows, and landslides and brought together key stakeholders, including local and national level government representatives, UN agencies and international partners. UN Resident Coordinator Ms. Parvathy Ramaswami, who is co-leading this initiative jointly with the Deputy Prime-Minister of Tajikistan highlighted the importance of local level consultations and mentioned: “These consultations truly embrace localization, engaging with diverse stakeholders at sub-national level. It is a very timely opportunity to hear their voices and suggestions on mitigating the adverse consequences of climate change, on adapting actions to be better prepared, and responding effectively when needed. Early warning systems become effective when it is in practice at the local level and is sustainable when all sectors and levels of administration work together." Moving forward, the insights gathered from these workshops will inform the finalization and approval of a comprehensive Roadmap to be endorsed during first half of 2024 at a national event. This collaborative approach, involving government agencies, development partners, civil society, and the private sector, reflects Tajikistan’s commitment to building resilient communities and contributing to global efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and addressing climate change challenges. Background: The Early Warnings for All Initiative calls for a global effort to ensure that such systems protect everyone on Earth by 2027. Early Warning Systems, supported by preparedness and early action, are a proven, effective, and feasible disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation measure, that save lives and provide a tenfold return on investment. Yet, major gaps in early warning systems remain globally, especially when it comes to translating early warnings into risk-informed early action.Lead UN and international agencies and state partners of four pillars of the Early Warnings for All Initiative: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of TajikistanCommittee of Environmental Protection under the Government of TajikistanCommittee of Television and Radio under the GovernmentCommunication Service under the Government of TajikistanRed Crescent Society of Tajikistan
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