A delegation from the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan took part in the Regional Training on Gender Mainstreaming for Members of Port Control Groups and Air Cargo Control Groups of the Customs Services of the Central Asian Countries, which was held in Bishkek.

The training was held as part of the UNODC-WCO Global Program for the Control of Container Transportation, reports the Customs Service of Turkmenistan.

The training was attended by specialists from customs and other competent authorities of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Pakistan.

During the event, the Turkmen delegation shared its experience on the implementation of gender policy in the customs authorities of the country, a video was presented on the service of women in the customs authorities of Turkmenistan.

As the representative of the GTTS delegation noted, women serving in the customs authorities shoulder to shoulder with men fulfill their duties: they prevent illegal trade, administer customs payments, maintain customs statistics, and master advanced customs technologies.

“In our country, the profession of a customs officer has long ceased to be exclusively male. Dozens of women in the service were awarded medals of various degrees, were awarded with thanks and diplomas from the leadership of the State Customs Service. Many of them successfully serve in leadership positions. Among the women customs officers there are participants and winners of national sports championships and international competitions”, - she stressed.

The participants of the training highly appreciated the presentation. Experts and participants welcomed the achievements of Turkmen women customs officers.