{"id":7090,"date":"2024-04-28T04:58:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-27T19:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/?p=7090"},"modified":"2024-04-29T23:14:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T14:14:55","slug":"empowering-samarkand-a-beacon-of-progress-hosting-the-inspirational-asian-womens-forum-on-may-13-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/sdgs-2\/empowering-samarkand-a-beacon-of-progress-hosting-the-inspirational-asian-womens-forum-on-may-13-14\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cEmpowering Samarkand: A beacon of progress hosting the inspirational Asian Women\u2019s Forum on May 13-14"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Samarkand (INPS Japan\/London Post) \u2014 The city of Samarkand is set to host the prestigious Asian Women\u2019s Forum on May 13-14 this year. The forum will focus on a regional approach to addressing the economic, social, and political rights of women, as well as their empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event aims to bring together thought leaders, policymakers, and advocates from across the region to discuss and strategize on these critical issues. The forum is expected to be a significant step towards advancing women\u2019s rights and empowerment in Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the information service of the upper house of parliament, the initiative to convene the Asian Women\u2019s Forum was proposed by the President during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. The forum, which is set to take place in Samarkand on May 13-14, aims to harness the creative potential of women leaders across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\" src=\"https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OIP.jpeg\" alt=\"Local Women \u2013 Samarkand\/ London Post\" class=\"wp-image-7093\" style=\"width:747px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OIP.jpeg 474w, https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OIP-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OIP-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The President\u2019s initiative seeks to facilitate the exchange of experiences to enhance women\u2019s involvement in government, society, and the economy. This move is seen as a significant step towards empowering women and promoting their rights in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The forum is expected to welcome women parliamentarians, heads of government, representatives from government bodies and civil society institutions, businesswomen, political scientists, social activists, scientists, and representatives from various economic sectors. Participants will hail from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia. Structured around 10 parallel sessions, participants will discuss issues of women s participation in science, education and innovation, as well as the use of digital technologies, poverty reduction through women s economic empowerment, involving them in entrepreneurship and innovation, and ensuring their leadership in the modern global economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Samarkand2.jpeg\" alt=\"Samarkand\/ London Post\" class=\"wp-image-7096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Samarkand2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Samarkand2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Samarkand2-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Samarkand2-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/inpsjapan.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Samarkand2-696x392.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Samarkand\/ London Post<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, discussions will address women s involvement in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. The focus will be on economic empowerment, the role of parliaments in encouraging women\u2019s engagement in business and society, gender-responsive budgeting, equitable access to financial opportunities, and combating all forms of violence against women and children.<br>Participants will also explore best practices and innovative approaches by non-governmental organizations in promoting a green economy, addressing the gender impacts of climate change in the region, and safeguarding the rights and interests of women.<br>The forum aims to conclude with the adoption of the Samarkand\u00a0Declaration.[INPS Japan \u2014 April 28, 2024]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/londonpost.news\/empowering-samarkand-a-beacon-of-progress-hosting-the-inspirational-asian-womens-forum-on-may-13-14\/\">https:\/\/londonpost.news\/empowering-samarkand-a-beacon-of-progress-hosting-the-inspirational-asian-womens-forum-on-may-13-14\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samarkand (INPS Japan\/London Post) \u2014 The city of Samarkand is set to host the prestigious Asian Women\u2019s Forum on May 13-14 this year. The forum will focus on a regional approach to addressing the economic, social, and political rights of women, as well as their empowerment. 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