UNITED NATIONS and KAZAKHSTAN WORKING TOGETHER

FOR THE FUTURE WE WANT

We promote and protect the enjoyment and full realization, by all people, of all rights established in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declara-tion of Human Rights and subsequent international human rights documents.

We are the principal source of information about the United Nations and promote greater public understanding of and support for the aims and activities of the United Nations by disseminating information on the work of the Organization to all people in Kazakhstan.

We contribute to health and inter-sectoral policies, strengthening the health system and public health, and building the capacity to address speci� c health challenges.

We contribute to health and inter-sectoral policies, strengthening the health system and public health, and building the capacity to address

We promote inclusive and sustainable social and economic development.

We stand behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life: including increasing women’s leadership and participation in politics and peace and security processes; ending violence against women and girls; enhancing women’s economic empowerment; and making gender equality central to national planning and budgeting.

We promote rights at work, encouraging decent employment opportunities, enhancing social protection and strengthening dialogue on work-related issues.

WHO WE AREThe United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945, after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. The Republic of Kazakhstan became a member of the United Nations on 2 March 1992 (GA resolution 46/224) and there are now 193 members.

The United Nations system began its country-based operations in Kazakhstan in early 1993, after the conclusion of an agreement between President Nazarbayev and then Secretary-General of the United Nations Boutros Boutros-Ghali on 5 October 1992.

Within the United Nations System, every agency has its own area of expertise, focus and mission. The heads of these agencies form the UN Country Team (UNCT) led by the Resident Coordinator.

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We are preserving national heritage through advancing cultural and natural World Heritage nominations.

We work with national partners to improve the quality of educa-tion through research, monitoring and teacher training institutes.

As of today, the following UN and partner organizations are members of the UNCT in Kazakhstan: UNITED NATIONS

ILO THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION UNAIDS THE JOINT UNITED NATIONS PROGRAMME ON HIV/AIDS OHCHR THE OFFICE OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS UNICEF THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND UNDPI THE UNITED NATIONS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION

UNDSS THE UNITED NATIONS DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY UNDP THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

ESCAP THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC UNECE THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE

UNESCO THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION UN WOMEN THE UNITED NATIONS ENTITY FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN

UNHCR THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES UNISDR THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION

OCHA THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS UNODC THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME UNFPA THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND

UNRCCA THE UNITED NATIONS REGIONAL CENTRE FOR PREVENTIVE DIPLOMACY FOR CENTRAL ASIA UNV THE UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS

WHO THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

IOM THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION WB THE WORLD BANK

We work to improve sexual and reproductive health, promoting reproductive rights, with special emphasis on women, adolescents and young people, migrants, older persons, those with disabilities and other vulnerable population groups.

We work to strengthen the country’s capacity to address environmental challenges at national and community levels. We support the country in low-carbon development, climate change adaptation, energy e� ciency, and sustainable land and water management.

We ensure access for refugees and asylum-seekers to basic social services, including education, healthcare and a livelihood, while providing � nancial assistance to the most vulnerable individuals and families.

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WHAT WE DOThe United Nations Country Team works with the people and Government of Kazakhstan, along with other development partners, to ensure more prosperous and more secure lives for everyone, particularly the most vulnerable.

The United Nations Country Team works on a broad range of issues, from sustainable development, environment and refugee protection, to disaster relief, and promoting human rights, gender equality and the advancement of women, as well as governance, economic and social development and health.

In our work in Kazakhstan we ensure that the development and implementation of all United Nations planning and programming documents align fully with national development needs and priorities. The work of agencies, programmes and funds at country level is guided by the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF).

The relationship of the United Nations with Kazakhstan can be characterized as strong, long-term and successful.

We work to strengthen human rights and public institutions, building dialogue between state and civil society. We support important legislation on mediation, gender equality, public information, public administration and prevention of domestic violence.

We work on a number of topics to promote security, justice and health: from terrorism and crime prevention, � ghting corruption, money laundering and drug tra� cking, to drug use prevention, treatment of drug dependence and HIV prevention among drug users and people in detention.

We support youth and volunteerism for development, through activities such as providing assistance in the promotion of youth schemes, volunteerism and taking initiatives in the � eld of youth volunteer legislature development through the post-2015 development agenda.

We work to strengthen the country’s preparedness for and response to disasters in the region.

We help the country achieve its targets for universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support; we advocate for civil society participation in HIV/AIDS response; and we work to reduce HIV stigma and discrimination.

We work closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners to ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.

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KEY MESSAGESThe United Nations Country Team in Kazakhstan supports the Government, civil society and the private sector:

In achieving a future with a healthy population, green economy, thriving businesses and guaranteed rights for all, through economic, social and political modernization.

In building an inclusive society, by protecting and promoting the rights and wellbeing of all people, especially the most vulnerable and those at risk.

In developing the capacity of stakeholders at all levels to be more accountable for ensuring equal rights for all.

In promoting multilateral and regional co-operation, particularly in the area of humanitarian and development assistance.

CONTACTS Astana14, Bokeikhan Street010000, AstanaTel: +7 (7172) 696 550 Fax: +7 (7172) 696 540Email: registry.astana.kz@undp.org

Almaty67, Tole Bi Street050000, AlmatyTel: + 7 (727) 258 26 43 Fax: +7 (727) 258 26 45Email: registry.kz@undp.orgEmail: registry.astana.kz@undp.orgEmail: registry.astana.kz@undp.org Email: registry.kz@undp.orgEmail: registry.astana.kz@undp.org Email: registry.kz@undp.org