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On November 25, 2024, Maqsut Narikbayev University hosted the City Case Championship among the universities of Astana, organised as part of the global ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign. The championship was dedicated to the discussion of pressing gender equality issues and the development of innovative solutions to address violence against women and girls.
The work of the championship’s participants was evaluated by a highly professional jury comprising representatives of the National Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of Kazakhstan, the Police Department of Astana city, the United Nations Development Programme in Kazakhstan, and the UN Resident Coordinator Office in Kazakhstan.
Student teams from five leading universities in Astana participated in the championship:
- • Astana IT University;
- • Astana International University;
- • Astana Medical University;
- • L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University;
- • Maqsut Narikbayev University.
The MNU team ranked in second place in the championship, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and offering creative and technology-driven solutions to raise awareness on gender-based violence among younger generation.
The signing of a memorandum of mutual cooperation between Maqsut Narikbayev University and Stephen O’Malley, UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan, became the highlight of the event. The document formalised the parties’ intention to work together on educational and research projects aimed at promoting gender equality and countering gender-based violence.
Our university expresses gratitude to all students and universities participating in the championship for their active engagement, high level of preparation, and valuable contribution to the discussion of pressing social issues.