Tag: human rights in Kazakhstan
How Listening to Citizens is Shaping Human Rights Reform in Kazakhstan
Artur Lastayev, Commissioner for Human Rights in Kazakhstan In any society, the true test of a human rights system lies not in its declarations, but in how it responds to everyday injustice. While global debates often focus on high-level commitments and international frameworks, real progress is […]
Kazakhstan Builds on the Beijing Declaration for Women’s Rights
In 1995, the international community gathered in Beijing to sign a landmark agreement – the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This pivotal document became a global framework for advancing gender equality and securing women’s rights across all sectors of society. Almost three decades later, its […]
Interview with Elvira Azimova, Chair of Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court
Constitution Day on August 30 in Kazakhstan is recognized as a national holiday. Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the current Constitution through a nationwide referendum. Kazakhstan’s Constitution has been amended several times, most recently in June 2022, with the aim […]
Kazakhstan Passes Law Criminalizing Domestic Violence
By Aigul Kuspan On April 15, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan signed a law on Ensuring Women’s Rights and Children’s Safety, amending penalties for violence against women and children. This is a victory for human dignity in the region and a monumental advance in human rights. Kazakhstan has […]
How Kazakhstan is Pioneering Human Rights in Central Asia
The preservation and promotion of human rights are fundamental to the development of a just and fair society. Upholding human rights is an essential responsibility that transcends geographical locations and cultural contexts, and it is a duty that every government must embrace. By dismantling discriminatory practices and providing equal opportunities, […]
Kazakhstan’s Human Rights Aspirations in a Historically Authoritarian Region
by Martin Jones In the historically authoritarian landscape of post-Soviet Central Asia, the recent strides made by Kazakhstan in democratic reforms and human rights are drawing significant attention. This shift prompts an analysis of whether the region, with Kazakhstan as a focal point, is indeed turning […]