To mark International Youth Day on 12 August, a national debate tournament on “Youth Voices for Gender Equality” was held at Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) in the British Parliamentary format.
The tournament was organised by the Youth Parliament under the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The opening ceremony brought together Senator Malika Qodirxonova, Ambassador of the European Union to Uzbekistan Toivo Klaar, UNFPA Representative in Uzbekistan Nigina Abaszada, Chairperson of the Youth Parliament Laylo Aslonova, and Rector of WIUT Dr Komiljon Karimov, who addressed the participants and wished them success in the tournament.
Throughout the tournament, young participants discussed issues related to gender equality, human rights and social justice, presenting and defending their positions through evidence-based debates.
The event provided an opportunity for participants to strengthen their critical thinking, public speaking, negotiation and analytical skills, while expanding their understanding of contemporary approaches to gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence.
More than 50 young leaders took part in the programme, gaining practical experience in promoting equality, challenging harmful stereotypes and supporting positive social change within their communities and educational institutions.
The winning teams and most active participants were also recognised as CHANGE Project Ambassadors and will have opportunities to participate in future youth initiatives organised by the partners, as well as national and international forums.
WIUT is pleased to have hosted an initiative that brings young people together to engage in meaningful dialogue and contribute their voices to important conversations on equality, human rights and social justice.
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