Bishkek, March 11, 2026 /Kabar/. Kyrgyz delegation, led by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov, is participating in the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York from March 9 to 19.
Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan Nurgul Bakirova is also participating in the largest annual international forum on gender equality, dedicated to ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls.
According to her, the discussion focused on ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, which has not only legal but also profound social, humanitarian, and strategic significance for the sustainable development of states. Despite the enshrined principle of equality between men and women, women and girls in many countries, including Kyrgyzstan, continue to face a number of systemic barriers. These barriers are complex and include economic, geographic, informational, and socio-cultural aspects.
Furthermore, financial dependence and limited resources often hinder access to legal aid. In rural and mountainous regions, remoteness of settlements and a shortage of specialists pose additional challenges. Lack of awareness of available legal protection mechanisms is also a frequent obstacle. Furthermore, the influence of social stereotypes and fear of public stigma can reduce women's willingness to seek protection for their rights. "Recognizing these challenges, Kyrgyzstan is consistently strengthening its national legal system, relying on both international standards and national legislation," said Nurgul Bakirova.
It is noted that Kyrgyzstan is a party to key international documents, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The Constitution of Kyrgyzstan enshrines the equality of all before the law and prohibits discrimination based on gender.
Furthermore, a number of legislative acts aimed at ensuring gender equality and preventing domestic violence are in effect at the national level, including the Law "On State Guarantees of Equal Rights and Equal Opportunities for Men and Women" and the Law "On the Protection and Defense from Domestic Violence."