The Council of Europe Discussed Issues of Gender Equality, Including the Experience of Kazakhstan

Strasbourg, November 19-21, 2024 – The 26th plenary meeting of the Gender Equality Commission was held in the Council of Europe. The Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Strasbourg took an active part in the work of the Commission.

During this event, the issues of promoting gender equality, combating gender stereotypes and sexism, combating violence against women and girls as well as domestic violence were discussed.

In the framework of the current plenary session, the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Strasbourg A. Bakytbekkyzy made a speech. In her statement the Kazakh diplomat spoke in detail about the measures taken in our country to combat domestic violence. A special place was given to the role of women in political and social life in Kazakhstan. In addition, A. Bakytbekkyzy informed the European experts about measures to support women in Kazakhstan.