President Tokayev signs decree honoring women’s contributions ahead of International Women's Day
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree awarding Kazakhstani women with state prizes Friday morning, Kazinform News Agency cites the Akorda press service.
The decree was signed to mark the International Women's Day and recognize women’s contributions in their state and public activities, socio-economic and cultural development of the country as well as exemplary military service and duties.
A total of 10 awards were given out, including Orders of Aybyn, Parasat, Qurmet and Labour Valour, Medal for Distinguished Labor, Shapagat Medal as well as four honorary titles.
Earlier, Kazinform News Agency shared an exclusive interview with leading researcher at Nazarbayev University Aliya Mukanova about Kazakhstani women in science ahead of the International Women's Day.