The Delegation of the European Union in Turkmenistan held the first Student Debate Tournament on Gender Equality
On 3 March 2023, the Delegation of the European Union in Turkmenistan conducted a debate tournament for students on gender equality at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The tournament brought together students and teachers from the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Turkmen State University named after Magtymguly, Turkmen National Institute of Foreign Languages, named after Dovletmammed Azadi, International University of Humanities and Development.
The tournament consisted of two semi-finals and a final, where teams from four Turkmen universities competed for first place. The event was attended by guests from embassies, private sector representatives, as well as students and teachers.
Renata Wrobel, Chargé d'affaires, noted in her speech: "The European Union always aims to provide its best expertise, and support the development goals of Turkmenistan, and remains committed to continue the fruitful cooperation in a friendly and mutually beneficial manner. By working with youth and students of the Turkmen universities, we aim to promote the European values, confirm our commitment to cooperate with you as future professionals and to support the academic circles of the country.”
The Student Debate Tournament was held for the first time in the turkmen language and was dedicated to International Women's Day.
Team from Turkmen State University named after Magtymguly became the winner of the tournament.
The EU Delegation aims to create an enabling environment for the development of young people in Turkmenistan and to raise awareness of the pressing issue of gender equality around the world.