30th June 2025
In view of the upcoming review of Kazakhstan’s sixth periodic report, and considering the persistent legislative and practical barriers to the realization of women’s and girls’ rights — particularly with regard to access to justice in cases of sexual violence and child and forced marriage — we respectfully request the Committee to include the following questions in its List of Issues to the State party regarding:
- Legislative framework on sexual violence
- Access to justice and removing discriminatory barriers
- Access to justice for women and girls with disabilities
- Child and forced marriage
- Training and capacity-building for justice and medical professionals