Seminars on the learning of harmonious relations in family and society kicked off in Batken

Leilek, August 21, 2023 – The series of seminars start today within the framework of the "Women in Batken lead social cohesion for peace and development” project. Aimed at strengthening social cohesion and development of Batken region it is in line with the national priorities of the country.

With the leading role of women of Leilek and Batken districts, the project will apply social innovative technologies that contribute to the restoration of a social cohesion and positive environment in the pilot communities, including psychosocial assistance to border guards’ families.

A series of gender action learning systems (GALS) workshops is planned as an innovative methodology. They are based on a system of exploring and defining gender-sensitive actions and aimed at strengthening and improving the dynamics of relationships within the family and society.

"Participants will be able to re-think peace and security issues from the perspective of their personal experience, worldview and family value system in these workshops. The methodology consists of three modules allowing to relate the interests of personal life with the public priorities of peace, good neighborhood, and unity of all community members," - says Gulzhan Niyazalieva, Programme Coordinator of UN Women Country Office in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Gulnaz and Rakhat were among the first 2,500 women and 1,600 men to participate in GALS training at the community level in Chui and Naryn regions in 2021. After the training, the spouses reviewed roles, values and relationship in the family based on the principles of respect for the rights of each family member.

"The atmosphere in our family has greatly improved thanks to better communication and equal distribution of family responsibilities," says Gulnaz. "Now I have got some free time to pursue dream of running my own business, which has significantly increased our family income.”

Women and men find a way towards more harmonious relationships in the family by discussing roles and responsibilities, which also contributes to positive changes in the community.

The first GALS workshop is taking place from 21st to 24th of August in Leilek district of Batken region, with the second and third modules to be held in September and November, 2023.

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About the project

"Women in Batken lead social cohesion for peace and development” project funded by UK International Development from the UK government will be implemented by the UN Women in the Kyrgyz Republic in Suu-Bashy, Sumbula and Leilek LSGs from August 2023 till March 2024.

For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator of UN Women Country Office in the Kyrgyz Republic, Gulzhan Niyazalieva at gulzhan.niiazalieva@unwomen.org or by phone: +996 770 988916, +996772558009 (WhatsAp) or Communications and Advocacy Specialist, Gulayim Shigaibaeva at gulaiym.shigaibaeva@unwomen.org or by phone: +996 552 201234.