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Two female candidates nominated in Kazakhstan’s presidential elections for first time

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ASTANA – Human rights activist Saltanat Tursynbekova was nominated to run for the presidency by Qazaq analary – dasturge zhol (Kazakh mothers are a path to traditions) public association on Oct. 11, reported the association’s press services.

Saltanat Tursynbekova is a member of the Public Council of Astana and founder of the Kazakhstan without domestic violence social project. She is a human rights activist, who focuses on women’s and children’s rights. 

ASTANA – Human rights activist Saltanat Tursynbekova was nominated to run for the presidency by Qazaq analary – dasturge zhol (Kazakh mothers are a path to traditions) public association on Oct. 11, reported the association’s press services.

Saltanat Tursynbekova is a member of the Public Council of Astana and founder of the Kazakhstan without domestic violence social project. She is a human rights activist, who focuses on women’s and children’s rights. 

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Kazakh government commits to gender quotas, mandatory 30 percent women in politics

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On May 25, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law titled “Amendments to the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan,” “Elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan” and the law on “Amendments and Additions to the Law on Political Parties in the Republic of Kazakhstan”. The laws are of particular importance for the county’s political life and will serve to further develop Kazakhstan’s multi-party system.

On May 25, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the law titled “Amendments to the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan,” “Elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan” and the law on “Amendments and Additions to the Law on Political Parties in the Republic of Kazakhstan”. The laws are of particular importance for the county’s political life and will serve to further develop Kazakhstan’s multi-party system.

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Kazakhstan intends to introduce 30% quota for women and youth in political parties

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«On December 20, 2019 during the second session of the National Council of Public Confidence the President made proposals aimed at reforming the current political system.

«On December 20, 2019 during the second session of the National Council of Public Confidence the President made proposals aimed at reforming the current political system.

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Kazakhstan could see first female presidential candidate as Ak Zhol party nominates Yespayeva

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Kazakhstan could see first female presidential candidate as Ak Zhol party nominates Yespayeva

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The Ak Zhol party nominated April 24 Daniya Yespayeva as its candidate for the 9 June presidential election. If confirmed by the Kazakhstan Central Election Commission, Yespayeva would be the first woman in Kazakh history to run for president.

Yespayeva, a banker from the Aktobe Region, received 49.5% of the party’s 190 voters in a secret ballot.

The Ak Zhol party nominated April 24 Daniya Yespayeva as its candidate for the 9 June presidential election. If confirmed by the Kazakhstan Central Election Commission, Yespayeva would be the first woman in Kazakh history to run for president.

Yespayeva, a banker from the Aktobe Region, received 49.5% of the party’s 190 voters in a secret ballot.

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UNDP: Kazahstan conducted training to increase electoral literacy and activity of women

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UNDP: Kazahstan conducted training to increase electoral literacy and activity of women

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Pavlodar Regional School of Management in collaboration with UNDP Kazakhstan and support of UNDEF held a series of trainings for women, rural youth, and people with disabilities on participation in elections, electoral law and its practice. 

To read the complete article pease visit www.undp.kz

Pavlodar Regional School of Management in collaboration with UNDP Kazakhstan and support of UNDEF held a series of trainings for women, rural youth, and people with disabilities on participation in elections, electoral law and its practice. 

To read the complete article pease visit www.undp.kz

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Kazakhstan: Discussion on gender equality accomplishments and challenges

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Kazakhstan: Discussion on gender equality accomplishments and challenges

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About 100 high-level government officials, parliamentary deputies and representatives of non-governmental and international organizations discussed last week Kazakhstan's efforts to eliminate discrimination against women during a meeting co-organized by the OSCE Centre in Astana.

To read the complete article please visit OSCE

About 100 high-level government officials, parliamentary deputies and representatives of non-governmental and international organizations discussed last week Kazakhstan's efforts to eliminate discrimination against women during a meeting co-organized by the OSCE Centre in Astana.

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Kazakhstan: President Nazarbayev develops programs to help women to hold leading positions in politics

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Kazakhstan: President Nazarbayev develops programs to help women to hold leading positions in politics

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President Nursultan Nazarbayev is developing programs which will help women to hold leading positions in politics, business and civil society. Prime Minister Karim Massimov has made it public- said Prime Minister Karim Massimov 

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President Nursultan Nazarbayev is developing programs which will help women to hold leading positions in politics, business and civil society. Prime Minister Karim Massimov has made it public- said Prime Minister Karim Massimov 

To read the full article please visit www.gazeta.kz