The presentation was prepared for the speech of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Kazakhstan during a meeting with the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Central Asia and Mongolia (DCAS).
Key Points:
•Achievements in strengthening Kazakhstan’s human rights institution: expansion of the Ombudsman’s powers, the 2022 constitutional reform, and the enhancement of the legislative framework.
•Efforts to combat torture: stricter accountability measures, implementation of video surveillance, and the transfer of healthcare services for prisoners to the civilian sector.
•Results: an increase in citizen appeals, a significant rise in personal consultations, and strengthened regional representation of the Ombudsman.
•International cooperation and support for civil society as key priorities.
•Progress in combating domestic violence and protecting victims’ rights.
The presentation demonstrates Kazakhstan’s comprehensive approach to human rights protection and showcases the achievements of the Ombudsman’s institution in enhancing guarantees of citizens’ rights.