The European Union’s Special Representative
for Central Asia, Terhi Hakala, has commended Kazakhstan’s efforts in
protecting women’s rights and ensuring children's safety. She noted that the law
criminalizing domestic violence, adopted in the country this year, will
contribute to further improvements in this area. According to the diplomat, its
effective implementation requires not only stricter penalties but also
extensive public awareness campaigns. These efforts will help reshape society’s
perception of the issue of domestic violence.
«I think, it’s an excellent and very
important first step. We saw that during the COVID times globally that this
actually was accelerating. We have to keep talking about it, keep talking about
domestic violence. It’s everybody’s responsibility to also implement it and
that’s why I am saying that changing mindset in this respect is important. It’s
about equal rights and respect for all human beings,» Hakala noted.
Web-editor: Гайни Жумабек
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