Kazakhstan has implemented two programs - the National Human Rights Action Plan for 2009-2012 and the Legal Policy Concept for 2010-2020 - to improve human rights. These programs were developed with input from NGOs and focus on establishing consistent human rights policies. Kazakhstan has also joined international human rights conventions, been elected to the UN Human Rights Council, and works to implement the council's recommendations. The country holds discussions on human rights issues through organizations like the Working Group on Human Dimension, which includes government and NGO representatives.
This document provides contact information for various organizations involved in a project to regulate labor migration in Central Asia. It then summarizes the objectives and activities of the project, which aims to develop a comprehensive strategy for managing labor migration between Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and to maximize the benefits of migration for development. Key activities include training government agencies, harmonizing policies, promoting social dialogue, and enhancing data collection and sharing of statistics. The overall goal is to improve regulation of migration flows and protect migrant workers' rights and welfare in both origin and destination countries.
Eng niss draft presentation post 2015_launchDamir Sydykov
The document summarizes the opening of national consultations in the Kyrgyz Republic on developing a post-2015 agenda. It discusses the purpose and timeline of the consultations from January 2012 to March 2013 to gather public input on priorities for the country's development. A methodology is outlined involving interviews, focus groups, and surveys of government, civil society, and marginalized groups to collect over 2,500 responses on visions for Kyrgyzstan in 15 years. The results will be reported to the UN and inform intergovernmental discussions on establishing new global development goals after 2015.
The document summarizes Tanzania's participation in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) process, including establishing institutions like the National Governing Council and National Secretariat to oversee the process. It describes the 5 stages of the APRM process: self-assessment, country support mission, country review mission, publication of reports, and peer review. Tanzania established these institutions between 2005-2007, conducted a self-assessment led by the National Governing Council, and received a country review mission in 2012 to evaluate the self-assessment report and national plan of action. The summary finds that while stakeholder representation was broad, more extensive public sensitization about APRM could have been done.
Bangladesh National Plan of Action for Combating Human Trafficking 2012-2014Syed Rahman
This document presents Bangladesh's National Plan of Action for Combating Human Trafficking from 2012-2014. The plan outlines the country's response to human trafficking, which is a significant problem in Bangladesh. It identifies key activities and responsibilities across five areas: prevention of trafficking, protection of victims, prosecution of traffickers, partnerships and cross-border cooperation, and monitoring and evaluation of progress. The overarching goals are to strengthen laws and justice systems to address trafficking through administrative and legal reforms, ensure support for victims, and facilitate international cooperation to combat trafficking.
Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed dismay at recent restrictions on human rights NGOs and arrests of activists in India. She appealed to the Indian government to safeguard the rights of human rights defenders and NGOs to carry out their important work. Bachelet cited concerns over the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), which has been used to justify restrictive measures against NGOs, including raids and freezing of bank accounts. She urged India to review the FCRA for compliance with international standards and release individuals charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for peacefully exercising basic human rights.
This document discusses the challenges and approaches for holding representative elections in Somalia in 2016. It proposes that a constitutional review process and inclusive national dialogue are needed to build consensus on contentious issues. Key priorities for the elections include reviewing the provisional constitution, establishing an independent electoral commission, regulating political parties, and conducting civic education. The article emphasizes that district-based elections should take place across Somalia to end the term of the federal government and reestablish national consistency and political cooperation. However, limited time remains for completing these critical tasks before the 2016 deadline.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA:
THE EKITI STATE, NIGERIA EXPERIENCE
by
His Excellency Dr. Kayode FAYEMI
Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria
During the Study Tour by Course 35 Of the
National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works to promote and protect human rights under the rule of law. In 2012, the IBAHRI undertook various activities including capacity building programs in Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, fact-finding missions in Malawi, Hungary, Georgia, and Myanmar to investigate challenges to the rule of law, trial observations in Thailand, Turkey, and Venezuela, and training programs in Tunisia, Angola, Brazil, Mexico, Ukraine, and Uganda focused on topics such as combating torture and strengthening parliaments. The IBAHRI also conducted advocacy through letters, reports, and task forces on issues including illicit financial flows, justice reform in Brazil, and the
This document provides contact information for various organizations involved in a project to regulate labor migration in Central Asia. It then summarizes the objectives and activities of the project, which aims to develop a comprehensive strategy for managing labor migration between Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and to maximize the benefits of migration for development. Key activities include training government agencies, harmonizing policies, promoting social dialogue, and enhancing data collection and sharing of statistics. The overall goal is to improve regulation of migration flows and protect migrant workers' rights and welfare in both origin and destination countries.
Eng niss draft presentation post 2015_launchDamir Sydykov
The document summarizes the opening of national consultations in the Kyrgyz Republic on developing a post-2015 agenda. It discusses the purpose and timeline of the consultations from January 2012 to March 2013 to gather public input on priorities for the country's development. A methodology is outlined involving interviews, focus groups, and surveys of government, civil society, and marginalized groups to collect over 2,500 responses on visions for Kyrgyzstan in 15 years. The results will be reported to the UN and inform intergovernmental discussions on establishing new global development goals after 2015.
The document summarizes Tanzania's participation in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) process, including establishing institutions like the National Governing Council and National Secretariat to oversee the process. It describes the 5 stages of the APRM process: self-assessment, country support mission, country review mission, publication of reports, and peer review. Tanzania established these institutions between 2005-2007, conducted a self-assessment led by the National Governing Council, and received a country review mission in 2012 to evaluate the self-assessment report and national plan of action. The summary finds that while stakeholder representation was broad, more extensive public sensitization about APRM could have been done.
Bangladesh National Plan of Action for Combating Human Trafficking 2012-2014Syed Rahman
This document presents Bangladesh's National Plan of Action for Combating Human Trafficking from 2012-2014. The plan outlines the country's response to human trafficking, which is a significant problem in Bangladesh. It identifies key activities and responsibilities across five areas: prevention of trafficking, protection of victims, prosecution of traffickers, partnerships and cross-border cooperation, and monitoring and evaluation of progress. The overarching goals are to strengthen laws and justice systems to address trafficking through administrative and legal reforms, ensure support for victims, and facilitate international cooperation to combat trafficking.
Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed dismay at recent restrictions on human rights NGOs and arrests of activists in India. She appealed to the Indian government to safeguard the rights of human rights defenders and NGOs to carry out their important work. Bachelet cited concerns over the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), which has been used to justify restrictive measures against NGOs, including raids and freezing of bank accounts. She urged India to review the FCRA for compliance with international standards and release individuals charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for peacefully exercising basic human rights.
This document discusses the challenges and approaches for holding representative elections in Somalia in 2016. It proposes that a constitutional review process and inclusive national dialogue are needed to build consensus on contentious issues. Key priorities for the elections include reviewing the provisional constitution, establishing an independent electoral commission, regulating political parties, and conducting civic education. The article emphasizes that district-based elections should take place across Somalia to end the term of the federal government and reestablish national consistency and political cooperation. However, limited time remains for completing these critical tasks before the 2016 deadline.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA:
THE EKITI STATE, NIGERIA EXPERIENCE
by
His Excellency Dr. Kayode FAYEMI
Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria
During the Study Tour by Course 35 Of the
National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru
The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) works to promote and protect human rights under the rule of law. In 2012, the IBAHRI undertook various activities including capacity building programs in Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, fact-finding missions in Malawi, Hungary, Georgia, and Myanmar to investigate challenges to the rule of law, trial observations in Thailand, Turkey, and Venezuela, and training programs in Tunisia, Angola, Brazil, Mexico, Ukraine, and Uganda focused on topics such as combating torture and strengthening parliaments. The IBAHRI also conducted advocacy through letters, reports, and task forces on issues including illicit financial flows, justice reform in Brazil, and the
Corruption undermines belief in the state and threatens national security, so the state and society must unite to fight corruption by strengthening anti-corruption laws and efforts to eventually eradicate corruption in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan has achieved many successes since gaining independence 20 years ago including: establishing itself as a modern, independent state; undergoing a sustainable process of democratization and liberalization; maintaining harmony and peace among its diverse social, ethnic, and religious groups; building a strong national economy and role in international trade; developing strong social policies to ensure stability and harmony; and gaining global recognition as a responsible partner. The speech outlines Kazakhstan's development strategy and vision to build on these achievements to create an even stronger society and developed economy by 2050.
The President of Kazakhstan outlined a strategy for Kazakhstan 2050 that establishes a new political course for the country. The strategy aims to make Kazakhstan one of the 30 most developed countries by 2050 and includes goals of establishing rule of law, stable economic growth, and a united civic nation with a strong identity.
FURTHER STRENGTHENING OF THE STATEHOOD AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE KAZAKHSTAN DEMO...KazakhWorld
The document discusses further strengthening Kazakhstan's statehood and democracy. It aims to create a new type of public management that meets new tasks of serving society and strengthening the state. A new type of state governance is needed.
The document outlines 10 global challenges for the 21st century: 1) the accelerating course of history, 2) global demographic imbalance, 3) global food security threat, 4) water shortage, 5) global energy security, 6) exhaustion of natural resources, 7) third industrial revolution, 8) growing social instability, 9) crisis of civilization's values, and 10) threat of new global destabilization. It discusses how each challenge impacts Kazakhstan and calls for the country to develop strategies to address the challenges, ensure continued development, and position itself for future opportunities and influence on the global stage.
The Government of Kazakhstan has been relentlessly determined to fully investigate not only the immediate events that led to the outbreak of violence -- including the response of the authorities – but also the troubling underlying issues that contributed to the unrest.
The document outlines Kazakhstan's new political strategy until 2050 called Strategy Kazakhstan 2050. It aims to address the new challenges and uncertainties facing Kazakhstan and ensure the country enters the top 30 most developed countries by 2050. The strategy prioritizes further developing statehood, transitioning to a new pragmatic economic policy that supports entrepreneurship, forming a new social model, modernizing education and healthcare, improving state governance, and establishing adequate foreign and military policies. It also outlines 7 key areas of focus for the new strategy.
This document discusses political and democratic reforms that have taken place in Kazakhstan since its independence, including elections, new legislation, and increasing civil society participation. It notes that Kazakhstan has adopted new laws on elections, political parties, and media in line with OSCE standards to liberalize the political process. It also describes the growth of NGOs in Kazakhstan and forums for government cooperation and consultation with civil society organizations.
Institute of International Election Observation As a Factor of Democratic Ele...ijtsrd
In this article author analyses role of international election observation as a factor of providing transparence and assessing democratic reforms in a country. The author assesses legal bases of international observation by international governmental and non governmental organizations as well as their role in providing transparence while voting process. Khamdamova Shirin Mirzayuldashevna "Institute of International Election Observation - As a Factor of Democratic Elections" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-1 , December 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47821.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/political-science/47821/institute-of-international-election-observation--as-a-factor-of-democratic-elections/khamdamova-shirin-mirzayuldashevna
The document summarizes election results in Kazakhstan and discussions between government officials. It reports that:
1) Kazakhstan's ruling Nur Otan party won 82.15% of votes in recent parliamentary elections, with three parties surpassing the 7% threshold to gain seats. International observers deemed the process efficient with some democratic progress.
2) The Kazakh foreign minister discussed Kazakhstan's bid for a UN Security Council seat and role in resolving tensions between Russia and Turkey. He also defended recent economic policies regarding currency fluctuations and banking oversight.
3) A Chinese government report listed Kazakhstan as one of the top five countries for Chinese investment last year as part of China's One Belt, One Road initiative. Officials from both countries emphasized
Summary of the launch pwr kaz taj labour migrationDr Lendy Spires
The document summarizes launch activities for UN Women's report "Progress of the World's Women" in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan in December 2011. The launches focused on enforcing rights and access to justice for female labor migrants. Both countries have large numbers of citizens who migrate for work, especially to Russia, but migration is not well-regulated and many workers, especially women, end up in informal or undocumented work. The launches brought attention to issues like rights of domestic workers and discussed improving policies based on a new ILO convention. Participants included government officials and advocates who made recommendations to better protect migrant workers, especially women.
Підсумки проекту «Посилення ролі громадянського суспільства у забезпеченні демократичних реформ і якості державної влади», що реалізувався ЦППР за підтримки Європейського Союзу протягом 1 жовтня 2017 року – 30 вересня 2019 року.
Bangladesh statement rule of law 6th comm 67th ga 09.10.12Y m
Bangladesh aligns itself with statements made by the Non-Aligned Movement and Organization of Islamic Cooperation groups on this issue. Peace is threatened by issues like civil wars, religious intolerance, and transnational crimes, increasing the need to apply international law and principles of justice fairly. For a just world order based on rule of law, developing countries need greater representation in international institutions. The UN should assist developing countries' capacity building efforts and focus on rule of law needs in each Member State. Bangladesh believes in peace, justice, sovereignty, and non-interference. As a democracy, Bangladesh promotes rule of law reforms and independent commissions to uphold rights and deliver public services. Bangladesh is also trying war criminals from 1971 and ensuring access to
The annual report summarizes the work of the Committee of Voters of Ukraine (CVU), an NGO that promotes democracy and human rights in Ukraine, in 2018. Key activities included educational programs that engaged thousands of citizens, election observers, and officials. CVU also conducted public discussions and research on important issues like judicial and political reforms. Through partnerships with other organizations, CVU worked to increase civic participation, transparency, and accountability in the Ukrainian government. Looking ahead, CVU aims to continue its efforts to strengthen democracy through citizen education, policy work, and public oversight.
The document discusses the importance of collaboration between national human rights institutions (NHRIs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) based on the Ukrainian ombudsperson's experience. It outlines how the ombudsperson's office developed structures, principles, and mechanisms to engage CSOs in its work, such as expert councils, a consultative board, and regional coordinators. The office also established public monitoring and worked jointly with CSOs during conflicts to minimize rights violations. Cooperation with CSOs is presented as an effective way for NHRIs to carry out their mandates and manage threats while strengthening rule of law.
The document summarizes a conference on interactions between legal and other professionals in human rights training. It discusses challenges in different fields like health/bioethics, media, asylum/refugees, and fighting ill-treatment. For each field, two speakers with different professional backgrounds (e.g. a legal professional and medical professional) discussed challenges and solutions. Working groups then shared best practices for inter-professional training. The conference aimed to improve human rights training for legal professionals by involving expertise from other domains.
The monthly information bulletin of the Centre of Policy and Legal Reform (CPLR) is dedicated to the analysis of state reforms,
in particular in the areas of parliamentarianism and elections, constitutional and judicial reforms, civil service, anticorruption,
etc. The goal of the publication is to increase the level of expert awareness among the citizens and to strengthen their
capacity to influence the government authorities in order to expedite democratic reforms and to establish good governance
in Ukraine.
The Centre of Policy and Legal Reform worked on several public administration reforms in 2020:
1) Reform of the Government and central executive bodies was discussed but the comprehensive law on this was not passed. Reforming ministries' structures continued but was not fully implemented.
2) Reforming Ukraine's 136 administrative districts required adapting the territorial organization of the executive branch, and a draft law on this was submitted to Parliament.
3) Proposed amendments to civil service laws were rejected, and the competitive selection process deteriorated during the pandemic when appointments were made without competition. However, a draft law was submitted to address this.
4) A draft general administrative procedure law was adopted in first reading with the aim to regulate public services
The Centre of Policy and Legal Reform worked on several public administration reforms in 2020, including:
1) Reform of the Government and central executive bodies, although the comprehensive law on this was not adopted.
2) Continuing reform of ministries' organization, though not all followed best practices.
3) Successfully reforming Ukraine's district-level administrative-territorial structure from 490 to 136 districts.
4) Developing general administrative procedure legislation, though civil service reforms faced challenges.
Situation of youth work - Flanders, Lithuania, Estonia, LatviaMarius Ulozas
The document discusses homework responses from participants of a seminar on identifying youth work and youth work quality. The responses are divided into three groups - policy level, practice, and youth - and address questions about national youth work definitions, plans, structures/institutions, long-term visions, and examples of best and bad state support practices. Overall, the document provides insights from several European countries on their approaches to defining, developing, and supporting youth work.
Corruption undermines belief in the state and threatens national security, so the state and society must unite to fight corruption by strengthening anti-corruption laws and efforts to eventually eradicate corruption in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan has achieved many successes since gaining independence 20 years ago including: establishing itself as a modern, independent state; undergoing a sustainable process of democratization and liberalization; maintaining harmony and peace among its diverse social, ethnic, and religious groups; building a strong national economy and role in international trade; developing strong social policies to ensure stability and harmony; and gaining global recognition as a responsible partner. The speech outlines Kazakhstan's development strategy and vision to build on these achievements to create an even stronger society and developed economy by 2050.
The President of Kazakhstan outlined a strategy for Kazakhstan 2050 that establishes a new political course for the country. The strategy aims to make Kazakhstan one of the 30 most developed countries by 2050 and includes goals of establishing rule of law, stable economic growth, and a united civic nation with a strong identity.
FURTHER STRENGTHENING OF THE STATEHOOD AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE KAZAKHSTAN DEMO...KazakhWorld
The document discusses further strengthening Kazakhstan's statehood and democracy. It aims to create a new type of public management that meets new tasks of serving society and strengthening the state. A new type of state governance is needed.
The document outlines 10 global challenges for the 21st century: 1) the accelerating course of history, 2) global demographic imbalance, 3) global food security threat, 4) water shortage, 5) global energy security, 6) exhaustion of natural resources, 7) third industrial revolution, 8) growing social instability, 9) crisis of civilization's values, and 10) threat of new global destabilization. It discusses how each challenge impacts Kazakhstan and calls for the country to develop strategies to address the challenges, ensure continued development, and position itself for future opportunities and influence on the global stage.
The Government of Kazakhstan has been relentlessly determined to fully investigate not only the immediate events that led to the outbreak of violence -- including the response of the authorities – but also the troubling underlying issues that contributed to the unrest.
The document outlines Kazakhstan's new political strategy until 2050 called Strategy Kazakhstan 2050. It aims to address the new challenges and uncertainties facing Kazakhstan and ensure the country enters the top 30 most developed countries by 2050. The strategy prioritizes further developing statehood, transitioning to a new pragmatic economic policy that supports entrepreneurship, forming a new social model, modernizing education and healthcare, improving state governance, and establishing adequate foreign and military policies. It also outlines 7 key areas of focus for the new strategy.
This document discusses political and democratic reforms that have taken place in Kazakhstan since its independence, including elections, new legislation, and increasing civil society participation. It notes that Kazakhstan has adopted new laws on elections, political parties, and media in line with OSCE standards to liberalize the political process. It also describes the growth of NGOs in Kazakhstan and forums for government cooperation and consultation with civil society organizations.
Institute of International Election Observation As a Factor of Democratic Ele...ijtsrd
In this article author analyses role of international election observation as a factor of providing transparence and assessing democratic reforms in a country. The author assesses legal bases of international observation by international governmental and non governmental organizations as well as their role in providing transparence while voting process. Khamdamova Shirin Mirzayuldashevna "Institute of International Election Observation - As a Factor of Democratic Elections" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-1 , December 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47821.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/political-science/47821/institute-of-international-election-observation--as-a-factor-of-democratic-elections/khamdamova-shirin-mirzayuldashevna
The document summarizes election results in Kazakhstan and discussions between government officials. It reports that:
1) Kazakhstan's ruling Nur Otan party won 82.15% of votes in recent parliamentary elections, with three parties surpassing the 7% threshold to gain seats. International observers deemed the process efficient with some democratic progress.
2) The Kazakh foreign minister discussed Kazakhstan's bid for a UN Security Council seat and role in resolving tensions between Russia and Turkey. He also defended recent economic policies regarding currency fluctuations and banking oversight.
3) A Chinese government report listed Kazakhstan as one of the top five countries for Chinese investment last year as part of China's One Belt, One Road initiative. Officials from both countries emphasized
Summary of the launch pwr kaz taj labour migrationDr Lendy Spires
The document summarizes launch activities for UN Women's report "Progress of the World's Women" in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan in December 2011. The launches focused on enforcing rights and access to justice for female labor migrants. Both countries have large numbers of citizens who migrate for work, especially to Russia, but migration is not well-regulated and many workers, especially women, end up in informal or undocumented work. The launches brought attention to issues like rights of domestic workers and discussed improving policies based on a new ILO convention. Participants included government officials and advocates who made recommendations to better protect migrant workers, especially women.
Підсумки проекту «Посилення ролі громадянського суспільства у забезпеченні демократичних реформ і якості державної влади», що реалізувався ЦППР за підтримки Європейського Союзу протягом 1 жовтня 2017 року – 30 вересня 2019 року.
Bangladesh statement rule of law 6th comm 67th ga 09.10.12Y m
Bangladesh aligns itself with statements made by the Non-Aligned Movement and Organization of Islamic Cooperation groups on this issue. Peace is threatened by issues like civil wars, religious intolerance, and transnational crimes, increasing the need to apply international law and principles of justice fairly. For a just world order based on rule of law, developing countries need greater representation in international institutions. The UN should assist developing countries' capacity building efforts and focus on rule of law needs in each Member State. Bangladesh believes in peace, justice, sovereignty, and non-interference. As a democracy, Bangladesh promotes rule of law reforms and independent commissions to uphold rights and deliver public services. Bangladesh is also trying war criminals from 1971 and ensuring access to
The annual report summarizes the work of the Committee of Voters of Ukraine (CVU), an NGO that promotes democracy and human rights in Ukraine, in 2018. Key activities included educational programs that engaged thousands of citizens, election observers, and officials. CVU also conducted public discussions and research on important issues like judicial and political reforms. Through partnerships with other organizations, CVU worked to increase civic participation, transparency, and accountability in the Ukrainian government. Looking ahead, CVU aims to continue its efforts to strengthen democracy through citizen education, policy work, and public oversight.
The document discusses the importance of collaboration between national human rights institutions (NHRIs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) based on the Ukrainian ombudsperson's experience. It outlines how the ombudsperson's office developed structures, principles, and mechanisms to engage CSOs in its work, such as expert councils, a consultative board, and regional coordinators. The office also established public monitoring and worked jointly with CSOs during conflicts to minimize rights violations. Cooperation with CSOs is presented as an effective way for NHRIs to carry out their mandates and manage threats while strengthening rule of law.
The document summarizes a conference on interactions between legal and other professionals in human rights training. It discusses challenges in different fields like health/bioethics, media, asylum/refugees, and fighting ill-treatment. For each field, two speakers with different professional backgrounds (e.g. a legal professional and medical professional) discussed challenges and solutions. Working groups then shared best practices for inter-professional training. The conference aimed to improve human rights training for legal professionals by involving expertise from other domains.
The monthly information bulletin of the Centre of Policy and Legal Reform (CPLR) is dedicated to the analysis of state reforms,
in particular in the areas of parliamentarianism and elections, constitutional and judicial reforms, civil service, anticorruption,
etc. The goal of the publication is to increase the level of expert awareness among the citizens and to strengthen their
capacity to influence the government authorities in order to expedite democratic reforms and to establish good governance
in Ukraine.
The Centre of Policy and Legal Reform worked on several public administration reforms in 2020:
1) Reform of the Government and central executive bodies was discussed but the comprehensive law on this was not passed. Reforming ministries' structures continued but was not fully implemented.
2) Reforming Ukraine's 136 administrative districts required adapting the territorial organization of the executive branch, and a draft law on this was submitted to Parliament.
3) Proposed amendments to civil service laws were rejected, and the competitive selection process deteriorated during the pandemic when appointments were made without competition. However, a draft law was submitted to address this.
4) A draft general administrative procedure law was adopted in first reading with the aim to regulate public services
The Centre of Policy and Legal Reform worked on several public administration reforms in 2020, including:
1) Reform of the Government and central executive bodies, although the comprehensive law on this was not adopted.
2) Continuing reform of ministries' organization, though not all followed best practices.
3) Successfully reforming Ukraine's district-level administrative-territorial structure from 490 to 136 districts.
4) Developing general administrative procedure legislation, though civil service reforms faced challenges.
Situation of youth work - Flanders, Lithuania, Estonia, LatviaMarius Ulozas
The document discusses homework responses from participants of a seminar on identifying youth work and youth work quality. The responses are divided into three groups - policy level, practice, and youth - and address questions about national youth work definitions, plans, structures/institutions, long-term visions, and examples of best and bad state support practices. Overall, the document provides insights from several European countries on their approaches to defining, developing, and supporting youth work.
This document discusses the concept of human rights commissions. It defines key characteristics of human rights, including that they are inherent, universal, indivisible, and self-evident. It also discusses the distinction between negative and positive state obligations related to human rights. The purpose of establishing national human rights commissions is to promote and protect human rights at the domestic level. Such commissions aim to bridge the gap between individual rights and state responsibilities.
CONTENTS
1. CPLR’s achievements over 21 years ... p.3
2. Year 2017 in constitutionalism ... p.5
3. Year 2017 in governance and public administration ... p.9
4. Year 2017 in judiciary ...p.15
5. Year 2017 in criminal justice ...p.19
6. Year 2017 in anticorruption ...p.23
7. CPLR as founder and active participant of CSOs coalitions ...p. 26
8. Analytical products and media activity ...p.29
9. Publications ... p.32
10. Budget ...p.33
Gender Audit of the Parliament of the Republic of MoldovaUNDP Moldova
The document is a gender audit report of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova conducted by Sarmite D. Bulte with support from Daniela Terzi-Barbarosie. It finds that while the Parliament has taken steps to promote gender equality, such as establishing a Women's Platform, women remain underrepresented. The audit identifies gaps that hinder gender mainstreaming, such as a lack of gender awareness and the need to strengthen scrutiny of legislation from a gender perspective. It provides recommendations, such as instituting gender training and developing a gender equality action plan, to make the Parliament more gender sensitive and responsive to the needs of both men and women.
Measures to Enhance the Role of Political Parties in the Republic of Uzbekist...ijtsrd
This article is devoted to reforming the activities of political parties in the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as increasing the role of political parties. Israilova Zarina Sadriddinovna "Measures to Enhance the Role of Political Parties in the Republic of Uzbekistan and Their Importance" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-2 , February 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd49117.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/political-science/49117/measures-to-enhance-the-role-of-political-parties-in-the-republic-of-uzbekistan-and-their-importance/israilova-zarina-sadriddinovna
With the aim of ensuring internal consistency and adopting a political and not only an academic dimension, the journal intends to privilege discussions whose main focus is centered and aims to strengthen the work of International Relations and Economic development concern activists through the promotion of a high-quality debate on related issues, Its objective is to develop empirical research oriented mindset among young research.
E/CN.4/2006/52/Add.4
30 de diciembre de 2005
COMISIÓN DE DERECHOS HUMANOS
62º período de sesiones
Tema 11 d) del programa provisional
LOS DERECHOS CIVILES Y POLÍTICOS, EN PARTICULAR LAS CUESTIONES RELACIONADAS CON: LA INDEPENDENCIA DEL PODER JUDICIAL, LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE JUSTICIA, LA IMPUNIDAD
Informe del Relator Especial sobre la independencia de los magistrados y abogados, Sr. Leandro Despouy
Similar to Kazakhstan on human rights and the rule of law (20)
Nursultan Nazarbayev has served as President of Kazakhstan since the country gained independence in 1991. He has won several elections with overwhelming majorities and was reelected in 2011. Nazarbayev has extensive leadership experience, having held high-ranking positions in the Communist party and government since the 1960s. He continues to play an active role in developing Kazakhstan's economy and society.
1. Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Extensive measures to improve human rights in Kazakhstan are set out in two current programs: the
National Human Rights Action Plan for 2009-2012 and the Legal Policy Concept for 2010-2020. As these
policy documents are being implemented successfully, Kazakhstan is achieving a more efficient,
consistent and coordinated policy on human rights, with the involvement of Government, civil society
and international organizations. Kazakhstanhas already made progress that has brought Kazakhstan
closer to EU and OSCE standards, following comprehensive work on the reform of law enforcement and
judicial systems and in the area of human rights protection.
The National Human Rights Action Plan for 2009-2012 has been developed jointly with Kazakh and
foreign NGOs. The Government is developing a National Human Rights Action Plan for 2013-2020, which
will be adopted after consultation with civil society.
Kazakhstan’s activity in the field of human rights is reinforced by a constructive dialogue with the OSCE
(ODIHR) on a number of issues related to enhancing democratic processes in Kazakhstan. The ODIHR’s
recommendations are being taken into account and many are being implemented and incorporated into
the texts of legislative regulations.
The Government and public organizations in Kazakhstan has also started implementing the guidelines of
the Social Modernization Program of Kazakhstan, initiated by the Head of State, with a focus on revising
legislation in the field of social care.
In 2011, Kazakhstan chaired a number of authoritative international organzations such as the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Kazakhstanis also
active within the UN and the OSCE Troika. During Kazakhstan’s chairmanship of the OIC a standing
Committee on Human Rights was established. This Committee will now enable us to form a platform for
dialogue and the exchange of views and experience on the issues of human rights and freedoms in all
member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
Kazakhstan has successfully joined fundamental international human rights conventions and
agreements, which allow the Government to implement human rights protection mechanisms better.
Kazakhstan is pleased to has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council by a vote of the United
Nations General Assembly. Kazakhstan took up our membership on 1st January 2013 and will sit on the
Council until 2015. Kazakhstan pledges to lead not only from within the Council, but also at home, to
guarantee that universal human rights are protected and observed not just across the globe, but in
Kazakhstan too.
Kazakhstando not see our election to the Council as a badge of honour. Kazakhstansee it as an
opportunity to contribute to global efforts to make progress in this crucial field.
Kazakhstan has been actively supporting the work of the Human Rights Council. Our Minister of Foreign
Affairs takes part in an annual high-level meeting of the Human Rights Council.
2. One of the hallmarks of the Kazakh OSCE chairmanship in 2010 was the consistent work of the
Government with civil society and international experts. A clear demonstration of this collaboration was
the establishment of a Consultative Council on the OSCE Human Dimension in 2010, comprised of
officials, civil society representatives and international experts from the United Kingdom, United States,
Netherlands, Estonia and Germany. Following the completion of the Council’s work, the international
experts and civil society representatives expressed their gratitude for the formation of this essential
body and the possibility of having an open dialogue on the current and anticipated issues in the field of
human rights.
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry announced the establishment of a Working Group on the Human
Dimension, which includes representatives of Government, political parties, and Kazakh civil society.
Kazakhstan also invited representatives and experts from international human rights organizations
accredited in Kazakhstan to this Group, including the Almaty Helsinki Committee, the Kazakhstan
International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law, Freedom House, NDI and others.
The first meeting of the Working Group on Human Dimension took place at the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on January 14, 2013. Importance of human rights issues and
affirmative work experience at the OSCE Consultative Council on Human Dimension under Kazakhstan’s
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was functioning in the year of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship in the
Organization, were the reasons to convene the Working Group on Human Dimension. As a platform for
dialogue between government agencies and public sector, the working group might also be helpful in
Kazakhstan’s UN Human Rights Council membership activity starting from January 1, 2013.
The session included representatives from government agencies, Parliament and political parties,
domestic and foreign NGOs. Among attendees were Adviser to the President of Kazakhstan
YermukhametYertisbayev, Commissioner for Human Rights AskarShakirov, Executive Secretary of the
Ministry of Culture and Information ZhannaKurmangaliyeva, Member of Mazhilis (the LoKazakhstanr
Chamber) of the Parliament AigulSolovyeva, Secretary of the Commission on Human Rights under the
President of Kazakhstan TastemirAbishev, prominent human rights activists – ZaureshBattalova,
YevgenyZhovtis, VitaliyVoronov, Sergey Zlotnikov, Tamara Kaleeva, BakhytTumenova,
ZhemysTurmagambetova, NinelFokina and others.
The meeting was an open dialogue with representatives of NGOs on human rights issues. Minister of
Foreign Affairs ErlanIdrissov opened the meeting by emphasizing the growing importance of human
dimension in implementation of Kazakshtan’s national policy. It is no coincidence that the head of state
in his Address to the nation on December 14, 2012 underlined the importance of focusing all our efforts
to increase the quality of human potential in Kazakhstan. Idrissov urged members of the session to
conduct a constructive dialogue on key issues of the agenda and asked representatives of the
government bodies and non-governmental organizations to learn to «listen and hear each other».
Director of the Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law YevgenyZhovtis
expressed solidarity with this call, and mentioned that the increase in the living standards in our country
3. is the common goal for both the state institutions and the civil sector. He emphasized that it is necessary
to move from "opposition of individuals" to "competition of the arguments
" in order to ensure development of a more constructive dialogue between the government bodies and
NGOs.
Adviser to the President of Kazakhstan YermukhametYertisbayev mentioned recent substantive growth
in the number of NGOs registered in Kazakhstan. From his point of view, it indicates continuous
strengthening and qualitative development of the civil society in our country. Speaking about the
practical support of the civil sector by the government, Yertisbayev marked that during the
independence years, funding of non-governmental organizations from the republican and local budgets
grew more than twenty times.
Commissioner for Human Rights AskarShakirov on his part pointed out the timeliness of the decision to
convene this Working Group and expressed his hope for a fruitful work in all aspects of the human
dimension, including political, economic, cultural and other issues of the human rights area.
Participants were all positive with the initiative to form the Working Group. They also introduced a
number of proposals concerning the status and framework of the Group, on allocating the functions
among the key directions of its activities, and as a result developing "esprit de corps" in order to achieve
tangible results.
Over the meeting was a very successful and paved the way for a better constructive dialogue between
the Government and Kazakh and foreign human rights NGOs on issues related to the implementation of
international human rights agreements, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights, as well as the promotion of cooperation with OSCE institutions in the area of human rights. This
step, in our view, is consistent with the spirit of the Astana OSCE Declaration, unanimously adopted by
the Heads of 56 participating OSCE States in December 2010.
Kazakhstan is committed to continuing efforts to ensure that legislative and law enforcement practices
conform to international standards, and to guarantee the domestic tools of human rights protection.
Kazakhstanhas also moved quickly to tackle the underlying economic, social and human rights issues
exposed by the shocking unrest in Zhanaozen a year ago. Over the last year, Kazakhstanhas worked to
improve labor and employment conditions in Zhanaozen and introduced new legislation aimed at
addressing the wider problems highlighted by the tragedy to ensure that events like this don’t happen
again.