Expanding economic skills and education are important tools against violence and inequality

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A subregional seminar on combating gender-based violence was held in Astana on the initiative and with the support of the Asian Development Bank.

Representatives of the Bank spoke about country projects to expand economic opportunities for women and men and overcome social inequality through education.

Elvira Azimova, Chair of the Constitutional Court, welcomed the participants and spoke about the legal measures being taken in Kazakhstan, the decisions of the Constitutional Court, and compliance with constitutional equality, non-discrimination, and the protection of motherhood, fatherhood, and childhood.

The event was organized with the participation of delegations from Central Asian states and with the support of the Asian Development Bank and the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the international campaign “16 Days Without Violence,” held annually around the world from November 25 to December 10, with the aim of uniting the efforts of states, international organizations, and the civil sector against violence against women and children.

In her speech, Elvira Azimova emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of lawfulness in society and a legislative regime of zero tolerance for violence. She noted: “Over the past two years, Kazakhstan has adopted laws aimed at protecting women's rights and ensuring the safety of children, as well as introducing criminal liability for stalking and forced marriage.”

According to the President of the Constitutional Court, the adopted amendments reflect a strong political will to strengthen the human rights protection system.

International indices and studies point to continuing challenges, such as increasing the legal literacy of the population, expanding women's economic participation, developing preventive mechanisms in the digital environment, and overcoming persistent gender stereotypes. “All these tasks still need to be addressed in the near future,” she concluded.