The UN welcomes Kazakhstan's adoption of an important law criminalizing domestic violence.
ASTANA — The United Nations (UN) expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan on April 15 for the adoption of legislation to protect victims of domestic violence, the UN news service reported.
"This is significant progress in eliminating gender—based violence," said Michaela Friberg-Storey, UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan.
On April 15, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on changing penalties for violence against women and children.
In addition to criminalizing domestic violence, the law introduces administrative liability for bullying and cyberbullying of minors. It obliges educational institutions to notify law enforcement agencies of offenses involving children.
"The adoption of the law was preceded by a broad public campaign, caused, among other things, by the reaction to the arrest of a former minister on suspicion of murdering his wife," the UN news service writes.
The new law, according to Friberg-Storey, "underlines Kazakhstan's commitment to human rights, especially the protection of women, children and vulnerable groups from domestic violence."
By criminalizing domestic violence, Kazakhstan makes it clear that such behavior is unacceptable, and the perpetrators will be brought to justice according to the law, the UN Permanent Coordinator said.
"This important step ensures that victims of domestic violence have access to justice and support services to rebuild their lives, as well as promote gender equality," Fryberg—Storey said.
The UN calls on Kazakhstan to continue its efforts to effectively implement and enforce this law, including raising awareness of domestic violence, training law enforcement and judicial officials, and establishing support mechanisms for victims of violence.
"Such an integrated approach is necessary to create a society in which everyone can live in their own home without fear and violence," Fryberg-Storey said.
She confirmed the organization's readiness to support Kazakhstan in its efforts to eliminate gender-based violence and promote a culture of respect, equality and dignity for all its citizens.
Source: astanatimes.com
ASTANA — The United Nations (UN) expressed gratitude to Kazakhstan on April 15 for the adoption of legislation to protect victims of domestic violence, the UN news service reported.
"This is significant progress in eliminating gender—based violence," said Michaela Friberg-Storey, UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan.
On April 15, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on changing penalties for violence against women and children.
In addition to criminalizing domestic violence, the law introduces administrative liability for bullying and cyberbullying of minors. It obliges educational institutions to notify law enforcement agencies of offenses involving children.
"The adoption of the law was preceded by a broad public campaign, caused, among other things, by the reaction to the arrest of a former minister on suspicion of murdering his wife," the UN news service writes.
The new law, according to Friberg-Storey, "underlines Kazakhstan's commitment to human rights, especially the protection of women, children and vulnerable groups from domestic violence."
By criminalizing domestic violence, Kazakhstan makes it clear that such behavior is unacceptable, and the perpetrators will be brought to justice according to the law, the UN Permanent Coordinator said.
"This important step ensures that victims of domestic violence have access to justice and support services to rebuild their lives, as well as promote gender equality," Fryberg—Storey said.
The UN calls on Kazakhstan to continue its efforts to effectively implement and enforce this law, including raising awareness of domestic violence, training law enforcement and judicial officials, and establishing support mechanisms for victims of violence.
"Such an integrated approach is necessary to create a society in which everyone can live in their own home without fear and violence," Fryberg-Storey said.
She confirmed the organization's readiness to support Kazakhstan in its efforts to eliminate gender-based violence and promote a culture of respect, equality and dignity for all its citizens.
Source: astanatimes.com