Human Rights Commissioner in the Republic of Kazakhstan

This institute aims at protecting human rights from encroachments from state officials, ensuring the development of legislation, elaborating and introducing educational programs. The entire activity of Ombudsman is fulfilled in conformity with the international commitments of Kazakhstan under the ratified Conventions of the UN and with reference to the practice of the similar institutions around the world. Besides that, Ombudsman closely cooperates with NGOs, mass media and international organizations. Principles of Ombudsman’s activities are publicity, objectivity and impartiality.