საქართველოს პარლამენტის განათლებისა და მეცნიერების კომიტეტის თავმჯდომარის გივი მიქანაძის მიერ წარმოდგენილი, 2024 წლის 10-11 ივნისს ქ. დუშანბეში (ტაჯიკეთი), „მდგრადი წყლის რესურსები და დემოკრატიული მედეგობა ახალგაზრდების და გოგონების გაძლიერებისთვის“ თემატიკაზე გამართულ საერთაშორისო კონფერენციაში მონაწილეობის შესახებ ანგარიში

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საქართველოს პარლამენტის ბიუროს საქართველოს პარლამენტის განათლების, მეცნიერებისა და ახალგაზრდულ საქმეთა კომიტეტის თავმჯდომარის გივი მიქანაძის ქ. დუშანბეში (ტაჯიკეთი) მივლინების ანგარიში გაცნობებთ, რომ ა.წ. 10-11 ივნისს ქ. დუშანბეში, ტაჯიკეთის პარლამენტისა და „მოსახლეობისა და განვითარების პარლამენტართა აზიის ფორუმის“ (Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development, AFPPD) ორგანიზებით გაიმართა საერთაშორისო კონფერენცია, რომელიც ეძღვნებოდა „მდგრადი წყლის რესურსები და დემოკრატიული მედეგობა ახალგაზრდების და გოგონების გაძლიერებისთვის“ თემატიკას. საერთაშორისო კონფერენციაში მონაწილეობდნენ რუმინეთის, მოლდოვის, ჩრდილოეთ მაკედონიის, ბოსნია-ჰერცეგოვინას, საქართველოს, სომხეთის, აზერბაიჯანის, ბელარუსის, უზბეკეთის, ყაზახეთის, თურქმენეთისა და ტაჯიკეთის სახელმწიფოების პოლიტიკური ლიდერები, პარლამენტების ვიცე-სპიკერები, დარგობრივი კომიტეტების თავმჯდომარეები, საჯარო მოხელეები, საერთაშორისო, სამოქალაქო და სხვა სექტორის წარმომადგენლები. კონფერენციაზე განვიხილეთ გაეროს მდგრადი განვითარების მიზნებთან დაკავშირებული შემდეგი ასპექტები: ახალგაზრდების გაძლიერება, განათლება, დასაქმება, გენდერული თანასწორობა და სხვა. ღონისძიება ემსახურებოდა მდგრადი განვითარების მიზნების მიღწევის ხელშეწყობას, პარტნიორ სუბიექტებს შორის თანამშრომლობისა და დიალოგის, მიღწეული პროგრესისა და არსებული გამოწვევების განხილვით, კარგი გამოცდილების გაზიარების გზით. ღონისძიების დღის წესრიგი თან ერთვის (იხილეთ დანართი). საერთაშორისო კონფერენციის ორგანიზატორთა მოწვევით, საქართველოს პარლამენტის განათლების, მეცნიერებისა და ახალგაზრდულ საქმეთა კომიტეტის თავმჯდომარის რანგში ვმონაწილეობდი ზემოხსენებულ ღონისძიებაში. კონფერენციის ფარგლებში სიტყვით გამოვედი პანელურ დისკუსიაში, რომელიც ახალგაზრდების დასაქმების ხელშეწყობას ეძღვნებოდა. მოხსენების ფარგლებში ვისაუბრე საქართველოს გამოცდილებასა და ამ მიმართულებით არსებულ პოლიტიკაზე. კერძოდ, მონაწილეებს გავუზიარე ინფომრაცია შემდეგ საკითხებზე: ახალგაზრდების დასაქმება როგორც სახელმწიფოს პოლიტიკის პრიორიტეტი, უმუშევრობის შემცირების პოლიტიკა და სამთავრობო პროგრამები/პროექტები; ახალგაზრდული პოლიტიკის კონტექსტში მიმდინარე პროგრამები და ინიციატივები ე.წ. „NEET“ (არ სწავლობენ, არ მუშაობენ, არ გადიან ტრენინგებს) ახალგაზრდების რაოდენობის შესამცირებლად, პარლამენტისა და დარგობრივი კომიტეტის საქმიანობა ახალგაზრდების დასაქმების ხელშეწყობისთვის, საერთაშორისო თანამშრომლობის მნიშვნელობა და საქართველოს გამოცდილება. მოხსენების შემდეგ ვუპასუხე მონაწილეთა შეკითხვებს. საერთაშორისო კონფერენციის ფარგლებში მომზადდა დეკლარაცია, რომელიც ასახულია რეკომენდაციები ახალგაზრდობაში ინვესტირებასთან, გენდერული თანასწორობის ხელშეწყობასა და კლიმატის ცვლილების შედეგად ზიანის შემცირებასთან დაკავშირებით. დეკლარაციის ტექსტი თან ერთვის (იხილეთ დანართი). დანართი: • • კონფერენციის დღის წესრიგი - 09 (ცხრა) ფურცელი ; კონფერენციაზე მიღებული დეკლარაციის ტექსტი - 03 (სამი) ფურცელი. პატივისცემით, გივი მიქანაძე 12.06.2024

International Parliamentarians’ Forum on ICPD30: Sustainable Water Resources and Demographic Resilience for the Interest of Youth 10-11 June 2024 | Dushanbe, Tajikistan Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) Standing Committee on Investment in Youth BACKGROUND The 30-year review of implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action (ICPD30) is underway across several platforms, including a wide cross-section of actors and types of events. In the last 30 years, significant progress has been made, but progress is threatened by multifaceted crises, backsliding on the rights and choices of women and girls, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While there is progressive activism for social justice, climate action and equality, we are at a critical inflection point to preserve the hard-won gains and deliver on the vision of the ICPD agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the historic set of goals adopted by world leaders in 2015 to eliminate poverty, achieve gender equality and secure the health and well-being of all people. As we approach the 30th anniversary of the ICPD, there's a chance to revitalize the agenda centered on human rights and sustainable development. International Parliamentarians’ Forum on ICPD30 will explore how at this 30-year anniversary, the core values of the ICPD Programme of Action remain a beacon for advancing sustainable development with a focus on human rights, including reproductive rights, empowerment of women and young people and addressing inequalities. The event will also provide parliamentarians, who are at the very core of the legislative process, with an opportunity to share good practices and advocate for coordinated regional efforts towards achieving the ICPD goals. The meeting will discuss issues related to demographic shifts, gender equality, young people’s empowerment, water scarcity and climate change and form a milestone on the way to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku in November 2024. International Parliamentarians’ Forum on ICPD30 will be held at the margins of the Third Dushanbe Water Action Decade Conference, hosted by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in cooperation with the United Nations to support the implementation of the goals of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018-2028. The participants of the International Parliamentarians’ Forum on ICPD30 will attend the opening ceremony of the Water Action Decade Conference. 1 OBJECTIVES ● To promote dialogue among parliamentarians, government representatives, civil society, the private sector, and academia from Central Asia and Eastern Europe on the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a view to achieving commitment to collective action in the creation of an enabling policy environment and increasing investments in advancing ICPD agenda implementation. ● To discuss barriers to women's empowerment and gender equality and propose solutions to the realization of women's full potential, including through gender-responsive family policies. ● To discuss the role of young people in the context of demographic resilience in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and how best to reflect their rights and aspirations in policy and national commitments, including their participation in decision-making fora. ● To leverage on ICPD30 outcomes to strengthen partnerships and advance the UN Water Conference's Water Action Agenda, accelerating progress on 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. EXPECTED OUTCOMES ● Statement of Commitment outlining concrete actions to be taken by parliamentarians to prioritize demographic resilience, gender equality, youth empowerment, water security and climate action for achieving both the ICPD agenda and the SDGs. ● Expanded network of parliamentarians championing action towards the implementation of ICPD agenda and achievement of the SDGs. ● Deeper understanding among parliamentarians of the complex interplay between demographic resilience, gender equality, youth empowerment, water scarcity and climate change. PARTICIPATION The Forum will bring together Members of Parliaments and representatives of UN entities, international and regional organizations, and civil society, academia and the private sector. ORGANIZERS AND PARTNERS Host:  Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli (Parliament), Republic of Tajikistan Organizers:  Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD)  Asian Population and Development Association (APDA)  United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 2 Partners:  International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Funder:  Japan Trust Fund (JTF) FORUM LOGISTICS ● June 10: The International Parliamentarians’ Forum on ICPD30 will take place at the National Library of Tajikistan (Central Hall / Meeting room #305) ● June 11: The Water Conference will be held at Palace Kokhi Somon ● June 9-11: Participants will be accommodated at The Rumi Hotel ● Translation services will be available in Tajik, Russian, and English language DRAFT PROGRAMME (as of 4 June ) DAY 0: Sunday, 9 June 2024 Participants Arrival and Check in at the Rumi Hotel, Dushanbe The delegates will be welcomed at the hall of the official delegates at the Dushanbe International Airport - By members of parliament of the Republic of Tajikistan - Officers of the Department of international, inter-parliamentarians’ relations, protocol and organizational affairs of the Office of Majlisi namoyandagon DAY 1: Monday, 10 June 2024 Breakfast 07:50-08:00 Meeting at the Lobby of the Rumi hotel. Departure to the National Library of Tajikistan 08:00 – 09:00 Registration Location: National Library, Meeting room No305. 09:00-09:35 Opening Ceremony Moderator: Hon. Mavsuma Muini, Deputy Speaker, Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli, Republic of Tajikistan; Co-Chair of AFPPD Standing Committee on Investing in Youth 3 Welcome remarks: ● Hon. Mahmadtohir Zokirzoda, Speaker of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli (Parliament) of Tajikistan ● H.E. Dilrabo Mansuri, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan ● Hon. Daniya Yespaeva, Deputy Speaker, Kazakhstan[5 mins] ● Hon. Ulugbek Inoyatov, Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan (TBC) [5 mins] ● Representative of the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic (TBC) [5 mins] ● Hon. Edcel Lagman, MP Philippines, acting Chair of AFPPD (Video Message) [5 mins] ● Florence Bauer, UNFPA EECA Regional Director [5 mins] ● H.E. Aiki Toshihiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Tajikistan [5 mins] ● 09:35-10:00 Group Photo & Coffee break 10:00-11:20 Session 1: Regional Perspectives on ICPD30 and Climate Change The ICPD30 agenda, focusing on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender equality, and population dynamics, faces a major challenge from climate change. However, regional solutions offer a powerful response. This session brings together parliamentarians and experts to explore innovative approaches and share their experiences and examples of policies and legislation that address climate challenges, promote SRHR access, and empower women and young people. The session will be informed by the regional ICPD30 review outcome and highlight the key role parliamentarians play in advancing the implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action and SDGs. Chair: Hon. Rustam Latifzoda, Chair of the Committee on agrarian issues, water and land resources of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan Discussant: Marta Diavolova, Regional Adviser, Strategic Partnerships, UNFPA Keynote speaker: Angela Baschieri, PhD, Climate Change Technical Lead, UNFPA Speakers:     Hon. Malahat Ibrahimgizi, Deputy Chair of the Committee on Labor and Social Policy of the Parliament of Azerbaijan (towards COP29) [10 mins] Hon. Islahuddin Abas, MP Malaysia [10 mins] Guncha Annageldiyeva - Y-PEER International Coordinator, Turkmenistan [10 mins] Kamolzoda Jamshed Jamol, Head of the Main Department of Population and Territory Protection of the Committee on Emergency Situations and Civil Defence under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan [10 mins] Discussion 11:20 - 11:30 Transition break 4 11:30 - 13:00 Session 2: Harnessing the Power of Youth: addressing megatrends and shaping demographic resilience in the region Young people today are the custodians of the world tomorrow: empowered adolescents and youth play a defining role in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring an environmentally-conscious and resilient future for generations to come. Youth empowerment plays a critical role in addressing interconnected challenges of sustainable development such as water scarcity, climate change and demographic shifts. The session will explore the role of young people as ‘agents of change’ for addressing climate change and associated water scarcity, and for building demographic resilience in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It will look at how best to reflect the rights and aspirations of young people in policy and national commitments, including their participation in decision-making fora. The session will delve into the role of parliamentarians in addressing the needs and aspirations of young people. Chair: Hon. Sibghatullah Sahibzada, MP Pakistan Discussant: Teodora Panuș, National Youth Council, Moldova Presentation setting the scene: Andrey Poshtaruk, Regional Adviser, Youth and HIV, UNFPA Speakers:      Hon. Odiljon Iminov, Chair of the Senate Committee of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Science, Education and Health [10 mins] Hon. Nasiba Sodiqi Nurullozoda, Chair of the Committee on Science, Education, Culture and Youth Policy of Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan [10 mins] Hon. Givi Mikanadze, Chair of the Committee on Education, Science and Youth Affairs of the Parliament of Georgia [10 mins] Hon. Lana Prlić, Member of the House of Representatives of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina [10 mins] Shukrona Khizirova, Volunteer of Committee of Youth Affairs and Sports under Government of the Republic of Tajikistan [10 mins] Discussion 13:00 - 14:00 14:00-15:30 Lunch (Venue: National Library) Session 3: Empowering Women for Resilient Societies: Bridging Gaps, Breaking Norms Empowering women and girls and engaging them in addressing key issues of socio-economic development are extremely important. The panel discussion will delve into the critical intersections of gender equality, workforce participation, gender-based violence and demographic resilience. Against the backdrop of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, this session will explore the multifaceted challenges hindering the realization of women's full potential. From the lack of gender-responsive policy-making to the unequal distribution of unpaid care work, the session will discuss the barriers impeding progress and propose actionable solutions to be taken by parliamentarians. 5 Chair: Hon. Shekhar Kumar Singh, Member of the National Assembly of Nepal Discussant: Gabriela Alvarez Minte, PhD, Regional Gender Adviser, UNFPA Presentation setting the scene: Nilufar Bahromzoda, Programme Analyst on Gender Equality, UNFPA Tajikistan Speakers:     MP Turkmenistan (TBC) [10 mins] Hon. Sumangul Taghoyzoda Said, Chair of the Committee on Social Issues, Family and Health of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan [10 mins] Hon. Jelena Pekić, Member of the House of Representatives of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina [10 mins] Sara Milenkovska, Head of NGO “Stella Network”, North Macedonia [10 mins] Discussion 15:30-15:50 15:50-17:00 Coffee Break Session 4: The Parliamentarians' Role in Advancing the ICPD and 2030 Agendas By enacting and improving relevant laws and policies, parliamentarians are central to the creation of an enabling environment for the achievement of the ICPD PoA and the SDGs, and play a critical role in mobilizing necessary resources, monitoring the achievement of enacted legislation and proposing solutions for potential bottlenecks. This session will bring country examples over the last five years on the role of members of parliament in Eastern Europe and Central Asia that have contributed to adopting laws and policies in addressing inequalities, demographic diversity including ageing, positioning population dynamics in 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the empowerment of women and young people. Chair: Hon. Liliana Grosu, Deputy Chair of the Committee on Social Protection, Health and Family Affairs of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova Discussant: Farrukh Usmonov, PhD, interim Executive Director of AFPPD Speakers: ● Hon. Surayyo Dustmurodzoda, Chair of the Committee on Economics and Finance of the Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan [10 mins] ● Hon. Hakob Aslanyan, Member of the Standing Commission on Science, Education, Culture, Diaspora, Youth and Sports of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia [10 mins] ● Hon.Iryna Kostevich, Chair of the Standing Commission on Labor and Social Issues of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus [10 ● mins] Sen. Florian Bodog, Member of Senate, Romania [10 mins] Discussion 6 17:00 -17:30 Session 5: Adoption of Parliamentarians’ Declaration Chair: Hon. Mavsuma Muini, Deputy Speaker, Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli, Republic of Tajikistan Farrukh Usmonov, PhD, interim Executive Director of AFPPD 17:30-18:00 Closing Session MC: Ms. Shahnoza Almatova, Youth group chair, Tajik Family Planning Association ● ● Florence Bauer, UNFPA EECA Regional Director [7 mins] Hon. Mavsuma Muini, Deputy Speaker, Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli, Republic of Tajikistan, Co-Chair of AFPPD Standing Committee on Investing in Youth [7 mins] 18:00 Departure from the National Library for the Reception 18.30-21:00 Official Reception on behalf of H.E. Mahmadtohir Zokirzoda, Speaker of Majlisi namoyandagon (Parliament) Majlisi Oli Republic of Tajikistan (Venue: Restaurant “Markazi Osh”) DAY 2: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 07:30-07:40 07:40-08:00 09:00-13:00 13:00-13:30 13:00-15:00 Meeting at the Lobby (The Rumi Hotel) Departure to the “Kokhi Somon” Participation at the Plenary Session of the 3rd Dushanbe Water Action Decade Conference to observe the global discussion on relevant topics Departure to Hissar city Lunch: restaurant “Shomi Qal’a”, Hissar city 15:00-16:30 Visit, Hissar Fortress 16:30-17:00 Return to hotel 17:00-18:20 Free time 7 18:20-18:30 Departure to restaurant “Bukhoro” 18:30-20:00 Dinner at restaurant “Bukhoro” DAY 3: Wednesday 12 June Departure of the delegates 8 Contact phone numbers of responsible employees of the Department for Foreign, Inter-Parliamentary Relations, Protocol and Organization of Work of the Office of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan Head of Department: Okiloda Najibullo 221-01-41, Employees of the Department: Sharifzoda Talabsho 221-75-39, 50-10-10-646 908-55-68-11 Mirzoda Mirzojon 221-30-84, 907-96-05-05 Sodiqov Karimjon 227-31-14, 909-77-13-31 Burkhanov Jaloliddin 221-49-22, 904-22-99-00 Vohidzoda Parviz 221- 92-81, 906-33-06-09 Abdurakhimova Muhabbat 221-13-77, 935-075-074 Gulomov Odilshokh 221-49-22, 552-100-001 Atohoja Zikrullo 221-49-22, 016-247-777 Fuzailshoeva Zuhal 221-13-77 E-mail: mejparl@mail.ru Dushanbe International Airport: (reception hall for official delegations) 221-65-86 Hotel "Rumi" M. 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International Parliamentarians’ Forum on ICPD30: Sustainable Water Resources and Demographic Resilience for the Interest of Youth Declaration (draft) 10 June 2024 Dushanbe, Tajikistan Preamble This “Parliamentarians’ Forum on ICPD30: Sustainable Water Resources and Demographic Resilience for the Interest of Youth” was hosted in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, on 10 June 2024. The meeting was co-organized by the Parliament of Tajikistan (Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan), Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) and the Asian Population and Development Association (APDA), with support from UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, through the Japan Trust Fund (JTF). The meeting brought together more than __ participants from parliaments, governments, international organizations, youth organizations and academia, involving __ countries, to share and discuss good practices in policies, legislation and programmes on demographic shifts, aiming to address gender equality, investing in youth, water scarcity and climate change. It focused on policies, systems, and services that could strengthen investment in youth and eliminate gender inequality, including through empowering women and girls and engaging young people in decision-making processes. Statement of Commitment In line with our role as parliamentarians, we: A) Reaffirm our commitment to the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as pathways to achieve an equitable future for all; B) Advocate for governments to use population data and analysis, including disaggregated data, to analyze, anticipate and adapt to demographic changes, to design evidence-based solutions tailored to specific national contexts in order to ensure demographic resilience. Whether in high or low fertility contexts, experience around the world has shown that solutions work best when they are people-centered, human capital-oriented and expand people’s choices; C) Commit to building resilient individuals, communities and societies, and investing in emergency preparedness, anticipatory actions, and targeted disaster risk reduction plans. This includes prioritizing the protection of women, girls and adolescents in all their diversity, and other groups in vulnerable and marginalized situations during emergencies, including those relating to climate change. We actively support youth leadership in promoting peace, conflict prevention and in humanitarian action; D) Recall that ‘leaving no one behind’ is the key principle of the SDGs, and that more 1 resilient and sustainable health systems, as part of ensuring universal health coverage, are critical to achieving the SDGs and a key element of addressing demographic challenges; E) Highlight the importance of promoting women’s empowerment, including by increasing women’s access to employment and services, addressing unpaid care work, and ensuring that policies address and redress gender inequalities; F) Work with national parliaments to address harmful social and gender norms that limit the potential of women, girls and adolescents in all their diversity, and other groups in vulnerable and marginalized situations, including through strengthened engagement of men and boys and the mobilization of community activists, faith-based organizations, and traditional and religious leaders; G) Highlight the importance of young people's empowerment and participation by ensuring the development and strengthening of public policies to accelerate human capital investments supporting young people to attain their highest potential through access to education and decent work and social safety packages; H) Promote enabling environments that eliminate discrimination against young people and empowers them to make informed decisions about their lives and bodies; I) Recognize the invaluable contributions of young people, women and girls to address the impact of climate change, and the need to leverage their experiences in disaster recovery and climate strategies keeping in mind that young people, in particular girls, are vulnerable to being disproportionately affected by climate change; J) Reaffirm that we parliamentarians and policymakers must pay careful attention to the needs and rights of all people, including women and young people everywhere, especially in disaster zones; K) Take affirmative action to develop a model or common legislation that places solidarity with the young people at the center with respect to their rights; L) Recommit to working with all stakeholders, including development partners: civil society; local, national, and regional governments; the private sector; multilateral organizations; national parliamentary bodies and regional and global fora on population and development; to implement the ICPD Programme of Action and the 2030 Agenda; Our pledge We, parliamentarians from different countries gathered in Dushanbe, pledge to: ● Advance legislative action: Develop and expand the legislative and policy framework for strengthening demographic resilience, that is comprehensive, based on evidence, and centered on people and their rights and needs ● Support gender equality and youth empowerment: Advocate for initiatives that 2 empower women and young people and promote gender equality as part of efforts to build human capital and foster inclusion as key elements of demographic resilience strategies ● Enhance Climate and Water Resilience: Collaborate on strategies to address climate change and water scarcity, leveraging the contributions of young people in resilience-building efforts. These commitments will help achieve the ICPD Programme of Action and the Sustainable Development Goals, fostering a resilient and equitable future. 3