The forum «Incubator of World Governments for Tolerance», held in Abu Dhabi, examines such issues as what states can do for tolerance, social harmony and stability, how we cope with discrimination and intolerance. Minister of Information and Social Development Darkhan Kydyrali spoke at a meeting with the participation of ministers of the sphere of several countries.
«Everyone knows that tolerance, human brotherhood and peace are of particular importance in relation to the challenges that concern the world community of the XXI century. I think we noticed the importance and significance of these values during the coronavirus outbreak that swept the whole world just yesterday. Living in the same society, limiting their behavior and entering into virtual communication, acquaintances and strangers overcame these difficulties by showing mutual understanding», - the minister said.
The Minister also spoke about the ongoing work to strengthen interethnic and interfaith harmony in Kazakhstan.
«President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who held a senior position at the United Nations, constantly pays special attention to topical issues on the agenda of peace and stability in the country. In addition, Kazakhstan has become a dialogue platform for world and traditional religious leaders. The Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, uniting religious figures, was held in Astana for the seventh time», - Darkhan Kydyrali said.
The Minister also noted the special importance of mass media in spreading tolerance.
«The media does not use the language of hostility, but on the contrary, the role of the mass media is great in calling the country to unity, reconciliation and spiritual rapprochement of the population. I am sure that today's forum will also contribute to achieving this goal. I express my great gratitude to the organizers», - Darkhan Kydyrali said.
The forum «Incubator of world governments for tolerance» is being held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the Emirate Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan took part in it.
Today the Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan Darkhan Kydyrali met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Kazakhstan Daniel Rosenblum.
During the meeting, the minister informed about the ongoing reforms in the areas supervised by the ministry, including, in improving cooperation with international partners.
“Currently, the ministry has established relationship with international corporations such as TikTok, Meta, Tiji, and Nickelodeon. In addition, we actively invite international organizations to cooperate and discuss the development of draft laws and legislative acts," said the minister.
In turn, Ambassador Daniel Rosenblum recognized the work of the media industry in Kazakhstan. In addition, he shared his experience in the study of the Kazakh language and emphasized his interest in learning more about Kazakh history (anthropology).
During the meeting, the American side received answers to a number of questions supervised by the ministry.
At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their intention and desire to expand cooperation.
Today, with the support of the Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, an expanded meeting of the Republican Mediation Council of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan was held in Shymkent.
The event was attended by the Deputy Chairman of the APK – Head of the APK Secretariat of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan M. Azilkhanov, Akim of Shymkent M. Aitenov, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Azimova, representatives of government agencies, members of the APK and media representatives.
In speech, Marat Azilkhanov focused on the implementation of the instructions of the Head of State given at the 31st session of the APK on April 29 this year, on the development of the institute of ethnomediation and strengthening human rights activities with the involvement of mediators of the Assembly.
During the exchange of views, the participants of the meeting shared problematic issues, made suggestions on the mechanisms of ethnomediation, as well as improving the institution of mediation in general.
At the end of the meeting, the new chairman of the Mediation Council was introduced, who became Pulatov Sherzod, a member of the APK, chairman of the Uzbek ethno-cultural center of Nur-Sultan.
A visiting meeting of the Republican Club of Journalists of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan was held in the House of Friendship of the city of Kokshetau.
The event was attended by Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Interethnic Relations of the Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan G.N. Shoikin, Director of the RSI «Kogamdyk kelisim» G.M. Kusmangali, director of the TV channel "AbaiTV", Chairman of the Journalists Club of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan A. Kenesuly, Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC «Qazcontent» D. Ualikhanov, Director of radio «Astana» S. Tanasheva, freelancer, blogger, creator U. Abishev, employees of the press service of the MSI «Kogamdyk kelisim», also members of the Club of Journalists of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan of Almaty, Zhambyl, Kyzylorda, Turkestan regions and the cities of Almaty, Shymkent.
The goal of the APK Journalists Club is to unite the efforts of media representatives, bloggers and experts on an advisory and expert platform to strengthen public harmony and unity.
The journalists present at the event gathered to exchange experiences on the issues of covering the activities of the APK, monitoring information resources and social networks of interethnic relations.
In his opening speech, G. Shoikin emphasized the role of the APK Journalists' Club as a platform that will help unite the efforts of the media in preserving interethnic, social harmony and national unity. G. Shoikin informed the meeting participants about the main priorities of state policy in the interethnic sphere, existing achievements and problematic issues, the specifics of information coverage of interethnic relations. The speaker also answered journalists' questions, shared his opinion on the current aspects and mechanisms of the activities of state bodies for the development of interethnic communications, new areas of activity of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan.
During the meeting, held in the format of discussion and exchange of views, issues of correct presentation and coverage in the media and social networks of issues of interethnic relations, information projects to promote unity and harmony, effective tools for promoting information content in social networks were discussed.
At the end of the meeting, the participants were awarded certificates.
Today the Association unites 42 regional departments of the APK and is an educational and methodological center for assistance in the preparation of training programs in the field of development and strengthening of the Kazakhstan-wide identity.
The organizers of the event are the Department of the APK of ENU and the Council of the NGO "Association of Departments of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan "Shanyrak".
The event was held online and offline.
The event was attended by Deputy Chairman of the APK – Head of the APK Secretariat of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.Azilkhanov, Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Public Council of the Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan D.Mynbai, Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Interethnic Relations of the Ministry of Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan G.Shoikin and others.
During the event the participants discussed the priority directions of the development of the NGO "Shanyrak" and agreed on further cooperation.
We inform you that the Draft Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On approval of the Concept of Development of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan (until 2026)" was posted on the Internet portal "Open RLA" (https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=14138405 ).
In this regard, we invite you to take part in the discussion of the Project.
Today, on June 8, Assembly of People of Kazakhstan and the Commissioner for Human Rights in Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum on the development of cooperation.
The memorandum was signed by Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan – Head of the Secretariat of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan Marat Azilkhanov and Commissioner for Human Rights in Kazakhstan Elvira Azimova.
The Memorandum provides involvement of public structures, mediators of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan in human rights activities, the development of ethnomediation, reducing violence level in society, working with young people, conflict prevention and active post-conflict settlement, countering offenses in family and domestic relations, as well as the prevention of crimes against women and children.
It should be noted that this document was signed as part of the implementation of the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan which were given at the XXXI session of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan on April 29, 2022.
The International conference "Shynayy bauyrlastykka negizdelgen dostyk pen tuystyk diplomatiyasy" (Diplomacy of friendship and kinship based on genuine brotherhood") dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Shymkent on the basis of the M.Auezov South Kazakhstan University.
The event was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan T.Karimov, Deputy Akim of Shymkent Sh.Mukan, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Interethnic Relations of the Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan E.Uisimbayev; representatives of local executive bodies, the public and the creative intelligentsia of the southern region, education field workers.
The Uzbekistani delegation was represented by the Adviser to the Chairman of the Committee on Interethnic Relations and Friendly Relations with Foreign Countries under the Cabinet of Ministers Z.Akhmedov, representatives of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the Republic of Kazakhstan, creative intelligentsia and the media, education workers.
Opening the conference, Deputy Akim of Shymkent Sh.Mukan announced the work of the region on the development of cooperation between the two countries, spoke about the development of new approaches in the region to interact with Uzbek colleagues.
Deputy Chairman of the APK T.Karimov expressed confidence that such meetings contribute to the further development of bilateral cooperation and the strengthening of economic and cultural ties between fraternal countries, and also informed foreign guests about the upcoming constitutional reforms in the country.
The head of the Uzbekistan delegation Z.Akhmedov spoke about the priority areas of work of the state bodies of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the field of development of cooperation between the two countries, work with compatriots abroad.
In general, during the meeting, the speakers noted the centuries-old history of brotherhood and unity between peoples, as well as fruitful bilateral cooperation in various sectors of the economy, education, humanitarian projects.
A meeting of the Republican Mediation Council of the APK with the participation of representatives of state bodies and the community of mediators was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan – Head of the APK Secretariat M.Azilkhanov.
During the meeting, the issues of implementing the instructions of the Head of State K.Tokayev were discussed on the development of the Institute of Ethnomediation in the country.
"The development of mediation, that is, the willingness of citizens to compromise in the course of resolving disputes and conflict situations, is one of the important markers of the modernization of public consciousness," said Marat Azilkhanov.
According to him, at the moment on the agenda is the task of building a system of training ethnomediators and teaching appropriate skills to persons who, by virtue of their official duties, work in this field. M.Azilkhanov noted that some work in this direction has already been carried out, a curriculum has been developed, the first pilot course has been conducted. At the same time, in his opinion, there is a need to intensify work in this direction.
One of the key issues of the meeting was the discussion of the creation of an ethnomediation training center, the organization of ethnomediation courses and professional negotiators in the field of interethnic relations.
In this context, the need to develop key approaches to the qualitative and comprehensive implementation of the tasks was discussed. The necessity of holding quarterly Open Days for the population in the regions on the basis of regional Friendship Houses and mediation offices has also been clarified.
Today, the meeting of the Vice-Minister of Information and Social Development S.Egizbayev with graduate and doctoral students of the ENU named after L.Gumilyov has taken place.
The event was attended by Chairman of the Committee for the Development of Interethnic Relations of the Ministry of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan G.Shoikin, Director of the RSI "Kogamdyk Kelisim" G.Kusmangali, Director of the Institute of Ethnopolitical Studies T.Kaliev, political scientists, professors, graduate and doctoral students of the educational program "Ethnopolitology" of the Eurasian National University named after L.Gumilyov; scientists, experts, representatives of ethno-cultural associations have also joined the conference via ZOOM.
Agenda was following: issues of interaction with graduate and doctoral students in the field of ethnopolitics, the topics of interethnic conflicts and technologies of their settlement, international ethnopolitical processes were also discussed. During the meeting, topical issues in the field of interethnic relations were discussed, namely the participation of political scientists, public opinion leaders in the process of interethnic relations, the use of scientific approaches in the implementation of state ethnopolitics.
In addition, it was decided to consider the possibility of traveling for field research, internships for doctoral and graduate students both in the Ministry and in its subordinate organizations.
During the discussion, it was noted that it is necessary to intensify work with the population on the development of social and civic initiatives aimed at strengthening social harmony and national unity and to involve various social groups and non-governmental organizations in this process.
At the end of the meeting, the participants agreed that such events should be organized systematically and decisions were made to hold regular meetings to discuss plans and tasks for the current year.