Zhyldyz Bakashova meets with UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan Ozonnia Ojielo

Bishkek, June 17, 2021 . / Kabar /. Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Zhyldyz Bakashova met with Resident Coordinator of the UN system in the Kyrgyz Republic Ozonnia Ojielo, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers said. "I would like to note that the result in achieving 38% of the deputy mandates, which were assigned to women leaders as a result of the April 11 local council elections, was possible due to the fruitful cooperation with you. I express my hope that good results in this aspect will also be achieved in the parliamentary elections," Bakashova said. The deputy chairwoman of the Cabinet of Ministers expressed gratitude to the organization for its assistance in developing the National Strategy for Gender Equality for 2021-2030, which defines the priority areas of gender policy in the country. During the meeting, the sides discussed issues of strengthening cooperation and interaction with the UN structures. In particular, Zhyldyz Bakashova and Ozonnia Ojielo debated the inclusion of Batken and Leilek regions of Batken Oblast in a Ray of Light initiative, a program aimed at combating all forms of violence against women and girls, given the need for psychological rehabilitation of the population after the events that occurred in the oblast. In addition, the parties discussed issues of improving legislation in the field of gender policy. UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan Ozonnia Ojielo expressed readiness to further deepen cooperation.