Last week we had a great honour of welcoming UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem! Dr. Kanem held high-level meetings with the Prime Minister Mr Alikhan Smailov and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr Kairat Umarov.

Last week UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem visited the Youth-Friendly Health Centre in Almaty. During her visit, Dr Kanem talked to the staff of the centre and had a chance to interact with the young visitors of the YFHC.

Exploring future population censuses impacts of the pandemic, digitalization, and more. Insights from the International Forum "Population Censuses: Challenges and Opportunities" on May 22-23 in Almaty. #CISPop

Is the healthcare system in Kazakhstan ready to provide medical assistance in humanitarian emergencies? Why is delivering sexual and reproductive health care to women and girls essential in humanitarian emergencies? Read detailed report here twi.kz/X9V

"This is a place where young people can trust. Trust staff, trust information and each other," UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem shared her impressions during her visit to the Resource YFHC in Almaty. youtu.be/Z4catB8z8fc

Yesterday, in Astana, an official presentation of "Shugylaly ertegiler" took place. UNFPA Kazakhstan is proud to be a partner in this project. These modern fairy tales tackle global issues, break gender stereotypes, and promote nature and a healthy lifestyle. #UNFPA #Kazakhstan

This #WorldPopulationDay, instead of talking about the number of people let’s talk about the number of choices women and girls have. We have too much to say on this. Learn more at unf.pa/wpd

Today we celebrate #InternationalDayofOlderPersons! In Kazakhstan, there are over 2,457,182 individuals aged 60 and older, making up 12.8% of our total population. Let’s take a moment to cheer for and appreciate the older persons in our lives! #UNFPA #Kazakhstan

Did you know that in Kazakhstan, 1 in 5 older persons is still active in the workforce? Let’s create conditions for active longevity, healthy aging, and vibrant community life for our older generation! #InternationalDayofOlderPersons #ActiveAging #UNFPA

Survey: 92% of Kazakhstani men believe women should manage childcare & household tasks. This highlights prevailing traditional gender roles in the country. #Kazakhstan #GenderRoles

Happy International Day of the Girl Child! Today we celebrate the incredible potential of 600 million adolescent girls everywhere. Let’s build an enabling and empowering environment for girls to thrive, lead, and inspire change! #DayoftheGirlChild #UNFPA #Kazakhstan

📢 Great to see UK Ambassador Kathy Leach visiting the Turkistan region and witnessing firsthand the impact of UNFPA's work on gender-based violence, supported by UK funding. #GBVprevention #UKaid #Turkistan

Ms Chinwe Ogbonna met with Mr. Akan Rakhmetullin, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, to present credentials & discuss UNFPA’s work in maternal health, youth leadership, & women’s safety.

Mr. Rakhmetullin praised UNFPA’s impact & welcomed Ms. Ogbonna’s leadership. They also discussed #AIF2025, where UNFPA will actively participate. Exciting collaborations ahead!

Honored to present my credentials to Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr. Akan Rakhmetullin & discuss UNFPA’s important work in 🇰🇿. Grateful for the warm welcome & looking forward to strengthening our partnership for women and youth 🤝 #Kazakhstan UNFPA Kazakhstan

Ambassador of #Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan, HE Rejepov Batyr Durdymuratovich visited UNFPA office. We discussed our common shared agenda in advancing the quality of life and wellbeing for women and youth towards a resilient future. UNFPA in Turkmenistan UNFPA in Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Very inspiring to meet with brilliant young minds from #Kazakhstan at the Language Café with UN Youth Office - sharing salad bowls, stories, and bold ideas for the future! #AIF2025

The performance of the play ‘Essay’ today in Astana was deeply touching and moving - a powerful story of how Y-PEER Network Official transforms young lives and a vital reminder of the need for safe spaces, strong youth communities, and ensuring youth voices are heard! #AIF2025