Central Asian countries unite to expand women's access to justice

Central Asian countries unite to expand women's access to justice

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A high-level meeting entitled “Access to justice for all women and girls in Central Asia: strengthening the legal framework and institutional response measures” was held in Tashkent, organized by the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the support of UN Women and the UN Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The event brought together representatives of the governments of Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan, international organizations, experts, and young people.

In her welcoming speech, Elvira Azimova, Chair of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, emphasized that the equality of all citizens before the law and the courts is enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including the protection of motherhood and childhood, as well as the prohibition of any discrimination.

In her welcoming speech, Elvira Azimova, Chair of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, emphasized that the equality of all citizens before the law and the courts is enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including the protection of motherhood and childhood, as well as the prohibition of any discrimination.

The meeting also discussed issues related to removing economic, social, cultural, and political barriers to women's access to justice, developing gender-responsive legal systems, strengthening institutions for accessible and safe justice, and countering new forms of violence in the digital environment.

Following the meeting, the participants agreed to continue strengthening cooperation at the regional and international levels to promote equality, justice, and the protection of human rights.

In addition, the Chair of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Elvira Azimova, held a bilateral meeting with the Chair of the Constitutional Court of Uzbekistan, Abdusalom Mirza-Ulugbek Elchievich, during which they discussed issues of further strengthening cooperation and exchange of experience in the field of constitutional control.