Ramilya Delmuhametova On 16 April 2022, the 5th session of the Halk Maslahaty of the Milli Gengesh (upper house of the Parliament) was held in Ashgabat, where 15 Laws, previously approved at by the lower house, were adopted. In particular, amendments were made to the Law of Turkmenistan “On the proclamation of March 8 as […]
What surname can a child choose in Turkmenistan?
Ramilya Delmuhametova Taking into account national traditions and respect for elders, the family legislation of Turkmenistan provides for the right of a child to change his/her surname, first name, and patronymic. In the case of a legal marriage of the parents, the child is automatically given the father’s surname at birth. However, at the joint […]
Turkmenistan: What social benefits are mothers of large families entitled to?
Ramilya Delmuhametova The improvement of legislation aimed at enhancing social situation of all segments of the population, including children, women, and elderly meets one of the goals of Turkmenistan’s internal policy. This is evidenced by the Law of Turkmenistan “On amendments and additions to the Code of Turkmenistan on Social Protection of the Population” dated […]