From March 9 to 19, the delegation of Kyrgyzstan, led by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baizakov, is participating in the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York. This was reported by the country's government.
As part of this international forum dedicated to issues of gender equality and access to justice for women and girls, Nurgul Bakirova, Deputy Chair of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan, is also participating.
Furthermore, financial dependency and lack of resources often hinder access to legal assistance. In remote rural and mountainous areas, additional difficulties arise from distances to populated areas and a shortage of qualified specialists. Insufficient awareness of available legal mechanisms also poses a serious barrier. Additionally, social stereotypes and fear of public condemnation reduce women's willingness to defend their rights.
"Recognizing these issues, Kyrgyzstan is actively working to strengthen its legal system, relying on international standards and national legislation," emphasized Nurgul Bakirova.
Kyrgyzstan has signed important international agreements, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The country's constitution guarantees equality for all before the law and prohibits discrimination based on gender.
At the national level, there are also laws aimed at supporting gender equality and combating domestic violence. This includes the Law on State Guarantees of Equal Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women and the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence.
Court statistics show that in 2025, 1,196 cases related to domestic violence were considered in Kyrgyzstan, which is a 24 percent increase compared to the previous year. This may indicate both the ongoing relevance of the issue and a growing trust in the judicial system and an increase in the detection of offenses.
