LocationsUNDP delegation in Uzbekistan participates in the first UN Global Congress of victims of terrorism
September 12, 2022
8-9 September, New York, UN Headquarters - The delegation from UNDP in Uzbekistan took part in the Global Congress of victims of terrorism, convened under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. The event was organized by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and provided Member States, victims of terrorism, civil society, scientists, experts and the private sector with an opportunity for dialogue and interaction on key issues related to the rights and needs of victims of terrorism.
The event was attended by the delegation of UNDP in Uzbekistan in the framework of the implementation of the global project "Strengthening Resilience against Violent Extremism in Asia" (STRIVE ASIA) - a partnership between the EU and the UN, shaped to promote the prevention of and counteraction to violent extremism in Central, South and Southeast Asia with the participation of various stakeholders, including the government, civil society and the private sector.
Through the project activity, UNDP supports the Government of Uzbekistan in the implementation of the "National Strategy of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Counter Extremism and Terrorism for 2021-2026", by supporting efforts in mahallas to improve socially inclusive decision-making, to develop and implement projects in the field of prevention of extremism and social reintegration, meaningful citizen participation, raising awareness and public vigilance, and to expand the understanding and knowledge of people in this field.
The event also presented the delegation an opportunity to inform the international community regarding the work of UNDP in Uzbekistan on social reintegration and rehabilitation of the returnees from conflict zones.
