Chairperson of the Constitutional Court Elvira Azimova spoke at the first meeting of the Global Businesswomen Council

As part of the Astana International Economic Forum (June 8-9, 2023, Astana) the first meeting of the established Global Businesswomen Council was held. The event brought together more than 20 representatives of the top management of the public sector and business, as well as international financial organizations, the OSCE and UN institutions participating in the Forum.

During the meeting the prospects of the women's entrepreneurship sector development, enhancing business ties within Kazakhstan and Central Asia in order to promote issues of equal rights and opportunities for women along with men, the development of women's leadership, support for women's entrepreneurship, the exchange of experience and the development of women's professional competence by considering the best international practices, justice and the rule of law to protect the rights of women and children were discussed. Relevant goals and indicators are included in the UN Global Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDG).

Elvira Azimova informed participants about the activities of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, its contribution in ensuring the rule of law and protecting human rights. She noted that these issues along with guarantees of access to information, education, culture, development of economic opportunities prevent discrimination and ensure equality of rights and opportunities for men and women. All participants noted that a systematic state policy in this field contributes to the sustainable development of enterprises’ productivity and competitiveness, the economic growth of states and the development of civil initiative.