Facilitating the creation of a common legal space between Europe and Central Asia and enhancing human rights protection

As the European (continental) and Central Asian legal systems derive historically from common roots, they remain similar in many regards. The strategic goal of this Action is to initiate a process of creating a common legal space between Europe and Central Asia, based on European and international standards. This Action consists of two complementary components: raising awareness about Council of Europe Conventions and enhancing human rights protection through education.The latter component is implemented within the framework of the Council of Europe Programme on Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals (HELP). 

Raising awareness about Council of Europe Conventions

Council of Europe Conventions are considered as a key reference to reinforce human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and to promote a common legal space at pan-European level and beyond. It is therefore important to promote a sound understanding and effective implementation of the Conventions system among national authorities and civil society actors in Central Asia. Within the framework of the Action and depending on the needs and priorities of each partner, the following activities on regional and national level are organised:

  • Legislative review and assessments;
  • Preparation of recommendations and publications;
  • Peer to-peer exchanges, conferences, seminars, working groups etc.
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Kazakhstan: roundtable discussion on domestic violence and violence against women

A round table to discuss draft amendments to several national legislative acts relating to domestic violence and violence against women was held on 9 December 2022 in Astana. The event was co-organised by the Council of Europe, the UN Women and the Commissioner for Human Rights of Kazakhstan.

The round table provided an opportunity to share the first set of recommendations prepared by a Council of Europe expert in line with the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention). The recommendations focused on improving the framework of protection of victims of violence, increasing their access to justice and ensuring appropriate remedies.

Further assistance is planned, in co-operation with the UN Women, to help Kazakhstan improve its legislation in the light of international standards and, in particular, the Istanbul Convention, to which the country was invited to accede in 2020.

This support is provided in the framework of the Action “Facilitating the creation of a common legal space between Europe and Central Asia and enhancing human rights protection » of the Central Asia Rule of Law Programme 2020-2023. The Programme is co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the Council of Europe. 

Astana, Kazakhstan 9 December 2022
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