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Launch of the "Youth as Researchers" Project in Central Asia
The UNESCO Almaty Regional Office, in close collaboration with the UNESCO Office in Tashkent, , and , is proud to announce the launch of the Youth as Researchers initiative in Central Asia.
This exciting project empowers young people across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to engage in research on critical themes that impact their communities. Through this initiative, nine youth research groups have been selected to focus on five key topics:
- Promotion of Science
- Peace and Intercultural Dialogue
- Gender Equality
- Youth Mental Health
- Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Over the next two months, these youth groups will undergo comprehensive training in research methodologies, particularly in the social and human sciences. This training will equip them with the necessary tools to develop impactful knowledge products, which will contain recommendations on the selected topics. The findings will be shared with the National Commissions and Permanent Delegations to UNESCO of the participating countries.
The Youth as Researchers (YAR) programme, which is part of a global UNESCO initiative, is designed to empower young people to conduct research that addresses the issues they face. By equipping youth with research skills, YAR fosters evidence-based advocacy, encourages active participation in policy discussions, and strengthens their roles as agents of change in society.
Stay tuned for updates on the progress of the YAR project and the invaluable contributions of young people across Central Asia to shaping their communities’ future.
