Belarus' gender policy priorities were outlined in Turkmenistan on the sidelines of the international forum

An international forum "The Role of Women in Maintaining Peace and Achieving Sustainable Development" was held in Turkmenistan. Belarus outlined its gender policy priorities, noting that support of motherhood and childhood as well as gender equality remain absolute priorities of the country's state policy. Women make up 54% of the population, and their employment rate among working-age citizens exceeds 85%. Equal pay is ensured and conditions have been created to allow women to combine work with child-rearing. The number of women in leadership positions is also rising and women account for approximately 42% of entrepreneurs.