On February 13, comprehensive presentation on democratic reforms was delivered to the diplomatic community accredited in Kazakhstan, on the eve of the regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry reported.
During a briefing on the topic “Promotion of human rights: a comprehensive dialogue on transformational reforms in Kazakhstan”, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Kairat Umarov, provided updates on the progress of political and human rights reforms in 2023, as well as the priorities and plans of Kazakhstan in its final year of HRC membership. One of the key outcomes of Kazakhstan’s HRC membership last year was the adoption of the resolution “Ensuring quality education for peace and tolerance for every child”, developed by Kazakhstan. Umarov expressed gratitude to the countries that co-sponsored and supported the resolution, with a total of 126 states acting as co-authors.
The First Deputy Minister informed that in 2024, initiatives on gender equality and the elimination of domestic violence will be Kazakhstan’s priorities at HRC sessions.
Vice Minister of Justice of Kazakhstan, Botagoz Zhakselekova, presented the results of implementing reforms by the Head of State in the field of human rights, including decentralization of the political system, simplification of party registration, and protection of citizens’ rights. Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Alua Nadirkulova, highlighted the role of the consultative and advisory body, the “Dialogue Platform on the Human Dimension”, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
