The Parliament hosted a discussion on educating Kyrgyzstan's youth about Sustainable Development Goals

The Working Group on Monitoring the Implementation of Legislation for the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Kyrgyz Republic, under the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Jogorku Kenesh, held its regular meeting on 20 December. The session, titled "Sustainable Future: Educating the Youth of Kyrgyzstan on the Sustainable Development Goals," was chaired by Jogorku Kenesh Deputy Chingiz Aidarbekov.

The event was attended by Jogorku Kenesh deputies, international and national partners, experts, organizers, and youth representatives.

Deputy Chingiz Aidarbekov, Chair of the SDG Working Group in the Jogorku Kenesh, highlighted that the initiative aims to raise awareness among Kyrgyzstan’s youth about the SDGs and how they can be applied within the national context.

“The platform we have today in the Jogorku Kenesh is specifically designed for young people. The ‘Agartuu: Educating the Youth of Kyrgyzstan on SDGs’ project currently includes 54 participants, and this number continues to grow. I want to emphasize that this is just the first group, and the project will be carried out over the long term,” stated Chingiz Aidarbekov.

Deputy Nilufar Alimjanova, addressing the SDGs, emphasized their relevance and importance in daily life. “This is a matter that concerns both our present and our future. Kyrgyzstan is a youth-driven country, which is our valuable resource. The world is developing faster than ever, and young people are coming together, making meaningful contributions to our country’s development. They have the potential to take the lead and contribute to achieving the SDGs through projects in fields like entrepreneurship and ecology,” she said.

Deputy Aida Isatbek kyzy underscored the crucial role of youth in realizing the global objectives outlined in the SDGs. She added that the new generation has the power to propose initiatives, drive change, implement innovations, demonstrate leadership, and steer society toward development.

The UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, Ms Antje Grawe, commended the event and emphasized the vital role that youth play in achieving sustainable development goals.

Representatives from the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Deputy Ombudsman, and youth leaders also shared their remarks.

The event was organized by the Secretariat of the SDG Working Group in the Jogorku Kenesh, the "Innovation" NGO, and DiplomacyPRO.