Monitoring of rights of persons with disabilities in Kazakhstan focus of the OSCE-supported online seminar

A two-day online training seminar on facilitation of independent monitoring respecting the rights of persons with disabilities, concluded on 14 September 2021.

The training seminar was organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Nur-Sultan in partnership with the Association of Women with Disabilities “Shyrak” and the Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsperson). Some 15 human rights defenders from across Kazakhstan attended.

Participants learned from national experts about basic human rights concepts, including the right to personal dignity and non-discrimination, and national legislation and related mechanisms for on the observance of the rights of people with disabilities under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

The seminar is part of the Programme Office’s efforts in assisting the host country to promote a more inclusive and participatory society.