The UN Human Rights Council adopted Outcome of the 3rd cycle the UPR of Kazakhstan
On March 12th at the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UN and other international organizations in Geneva Zhanar Aitzhanova announced the outcome of the third cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of Kazakhstan that took place on November 7th 2019.
The head of the delegation in her speech noted the importance of the course of President K. Tokayev on building a “listening state” aimed at timely and effective response to all constructive inputs of people.
The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan emphasized that Kazakhstan continues to adhere to the position on the importance of the UPR as a tool to assess the implementation of countries' human rights obligations. She noted that Kazakhstan intends to further strengthen the effectiveness of its participation in the UPR through the adoption of specific legislative and practical measures, taking into account international standards and best practices of UN member states.
Zh. Aitzhanova announced the support of Kazakhstan to 214 out of 245 recommendations of UN member states. In particular, Kazakhstan expressed its readiness to implement recommendations on the abolition of the death penalty, improving legislation on peaceful assemblies, political parties, and promoting the rights of women and children.
The Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan emphasized the 31 recommendations that were noted related to laws on religious associations, discrimination and the need to join various international instruments. She added that Kazakhstan will continue to study the feasibility of supporting these recommendations.
During the segment on Kazakhstan, a constructive and open dialogue was held with member states and human rights NGOs, many of which positively noted Kazakhstan's significant progress in protecting the rights of women and children and promoting gender equality. Speakers also noted the most pressing issues requiring further improvements.
At the end of the meeting, the UN Human Rights Council unanimously adopted the outcome of the third cycle of the UPR of Kazakhstan.