Abused by Relatives, Ignored by the State
Domestic Violence Against and Neglect of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan has a dynamic political landscape, but shortcomings in judicial independence and accountability for law enforcement erode Kyrgyzstan’s democratic progress. Long-term human rights concerns have heightened since President Sadyr Japarov won a snap election in January 2021. Pressure on civil society has increased as have legal actions against independent journalists and media. The death in custody in 2020 of human rights defender Azimjon Askarov leaves a stain on the country’s reputation, as Kyrgyzstan continues to deny justice to victims of the June 2010 interethnic violence. Kyrgyzstan has sought to tackle domestic violence, but impunity for this widespread problem persists. Several foreign human rights workers remain banned from Kyrgyzstan. Border conflicts with Tajikistan have resulted in many deaths and serious human rights violations.
September 19, 2024
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Domestic Violence Against and Neglect of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan
Justice Needed for Lethal Attacks on Civilians
Institutionalization and Barriers to Education for Children with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan
Halt Media Intimidation Campaign, End Ongoing Repression of Reporting
Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child
Transparent Investigation Still Needed into Azimjon Askarov’s Death
Sign Safe Schools Declaration; Ensure Rights of Children to Safe Education
Free Activists; Drop Charges
New Moves by Georgia and Kyrgyzstan on Repressive Legislation
Reject ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill; Uphold International Rights Commitments
Reject ‘Foreign Representatives’ Draft Law; Guarantee Freedom of Association
Western States Should Push for Concrete Reforms