The Commissioner for Human Rights of Kazakhstan held a briefing for the diplomatic corps

Nur-Sultan, July 8, 2022 – A briefing by the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan E.Azimova for the diplomatic corps accredited in Kazakhstan was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the format of a videoconference.

The event was attended by more than 40 heads of diplomatic missions and 8 international organizations. Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutor General's Office, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan participated from the Kazakh side.

The Ombudsman E.Azimova informed about the implementation of the Plan of Priority Measures in the field of human Rights in 2021 and the Plan of Further Measures in the field of human rights and the Rule of law for 2022-2024.

In particular, she reported on the measures taken to improve legislation and law enforcement practice in the field of preventing torture, the rights of women, migrants, refugees and stateless persons, combating human trafficking, improving legislation to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, etc.

In addition, the participants were provided with information about the activities and prospects for further development of the Institution of the Ombudsman of Kazakhstan, the draft law on the Commissioner for Human Rights, as well as plans to strengthen the office of the Ombudsman and the creation of regional offices.

In conclusion, E.Azimova thanked foreign partners and expressed hope for further cooperation.

During the discussion session, representatives of the diplomatic corps and international organizations expressed strong support for the activities of the Commissioner for Human Rights and State bodies in order to promote human rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan.