The Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation and UN Women have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The document was signed by Gayane Umerova, Chairperson of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, and Zeliha Unaldi, Acting Head of the UN Women Country Programme in Uzbekistan, and is aimed at advancing cooperation in the promotion of gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence.
The first stage of the partnership will focus on collaboration within the Samarkand Marathon series. These events will serve as a platform for joint initiatives that bring together sport, culture and the social agenda, while also promoting a safe and inclusive environment for participation.
The agreement lays the foundation for a long-term and systematic partnership aimed at developing inclusive practices and strengthening social resilience through cultural and community-based projects.
