The Kyrgyz delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baysalov, is participating in the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, taking place in New York from March 9 to 19. This was reported by the government of the country.
At this important international forum dedicated to issues of gender equality and ensuring access to justice for women and girls, Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court Nurgul Bakirova is also present.
According to Bakirova, the main topic of discussions has been ensuring access to justice for women and girls, which has not only legal but also social, humanitarian, and strategic implications for the sustainable development of countries. Despite the principles of equality enshrined in legislation, women and girls in many states, including Kyrgyzstan, face serious systemic barriers.
These barriers are multifaceted and include economic, geographical, informational, and socio-cultural aspects. Financial dependence and lack of resources often hinder access to legal assistance. In remote rural areas, the availability of specialists and access to legal protection services are complicated by the remoteness of settlements. Additionally, insufficient awareness of legal protection mechanisms also serves as a significant obstacle. Social stereotypes and fear of public opinion can reduce women's willingness to defend their rights.
“Understanding these challenges, Kyrgyzstan is actively working to strengthen its legal system, relying on international standards and national legislation,” noted Nurgul Bakirova.
Kyrgyzstan has signed a number of key international documents, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The country's Constitution enshrines equality before the law for all and prohibits discriminatory treatment based on gender.
At the national legislative level, there are also norms aimed at protecting gender equality and preventing domestic violence, including the Law on State Guarantees of Equal Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women and the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence.
According to judicial statistics, in 2025, 1,196 cases related to domestic violence were considered in Kyrgyzstan, which is 24% more compared to the previous year. This may indicate both the continuing relevance of the problem and an increase in trust in the judicial system and improved detection of offenses.
