Kazakhstan is working systematically to promote non-discrimination and to counteract domestic violence

The Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan Artur Lastaev took part in the round table "Legislative changes and the formation of a culture of inadmissibility of violence in society", by invitation of the Commissioner for Children's Rights Zakieva D.B.

In his speech, he expressed support for the initiatives of the Children's Ombudsman and described the measures implemented by the national human rights institution to promote human rights, non-discrimination, freedom of expression and self-realisation for everyone. They have resulted in increased consolidation of common efforts, specific initiatives to improve anti-violence legislation and practice, and the formation in society of an understanding of the costs and real threat of domestic violence to the full development of the institution of the family, public safety and progress.

Artur Ermekovich drew the attention of the round table participants to the recent interview of President K.-J.K.Tokayev to the newspaper "Egemen Kazakhstan", in which he again expressed his support for measures to strengthen the highest values - the human being, his life, health and inviolability, as well as initiatives to strengthen responsibility for domestic violence.

As noted by the Commissioner for Human Rights, this speech was perceived as an important positive signal to society, demonstrating the consistent policy and commitment of the authorities to eradicate any encroachment on the rights of women, children, the aged and other members of society in need of protection.

A month ago, on 8 December 2023, the Head of Government approved the Action Plan on Human Rights and the Rule of Law, which contains a whole range of measures to combat domestic violence and discrimination against women. These include the introduction of socio-psychological correction practices, an increase in the number of crisis centres, the introduction of target indicators for the prevention of violence, and stricter criminal liability for crimes in the domestic sphere.

The implementation of these measures will undoubtedly contribute to significant progress in creating an atmosphere of intolerance towards manifestations of domestic violence and a culture of dignified and respectful attitudes in society towards human rights and the institution of the family.