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Presidental candidate Saltanat Tursynbekova. Photo credit: tengrinews.kz
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Two female candidates nominated in Kazakhstan’s presidential elections for first time
The Astana Times
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....
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Kazakh government commits to gender quotas, mandatory 30 percent women in politics
Astana Times
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...
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Friday, February 28, 2020
Kazakhstan intends to introduce 30% quota for women and youth in political parties
Kanzinform
«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. In particular, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined the necessity to provide a...
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Interviews
Zhuldyz Omarbekova
Zhuldyz Omarbekova is a Member of Parliament from Kazakhstan. This interview was conducted in October 2019 in the margins of the the 141st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Belgrad.
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Monday, May 06, 2019
Kazakhstan could see first female presidential candidate as Ak Zhol party nominates Yespayeva
Euroactiv
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....
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Violence against women in politics
Highlighting news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
UNDP: Kazahstan conducted training to increase electoral literacy and activity of women
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...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Kazakhstan: Discussion on gender equality accomplishments and challenges
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-...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Kazakhstan: President Nazarbayev develops programs to help women to hold leading positions in politics
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...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Kazakhstan : Only 4 women candidates for Senatorial elections
52 candidates competeing for 16 Senate seats have been registered as of end of July for the August 19 election. The total number of contenders, both registered and unregistered, was 96. Only 4 candidates were women. To read the...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Kazakhstan: women seek equality in public decision making
Men still hold most of the power in Kazakhstan, despite a commitment by the government that women will hold 30 percent of decision-making roles at all levels of government by 2016.  Only 11 percent of parliamentarians are female. And while...
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Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Kazakhstan: Senate Elections
Description of government structure: Chief of State: President Nursultan Nazarbayev Head of Government: Prime Minister Karim Massimov Assembly: Kazakhstan has a bicameral Parliament consisting of the Senate with 39 seats and the House of...
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Friday, March 11, 2011
KAZAKHSTAN: Presidential Elections
On April 3rd, Kazakhstan will hold presidential elections. Description of government structure: Chief of State: President Nursultan Abishevich NAZARBAYEV  Head of Government: Prime Minister Karim MASIMOV Assembly: Kazakhstan has a bicameral...
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Report / White Paper
Gender Equality for Development Effectiveness
This paper describes experiences of the CIS countries with integrating gender equality in national policies and budgets. It includes recommendations on improving gender analysis throughout national plans, strengthening links between policy and...
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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Guide / Training Material
Drafting Gender-Aware Legislation: How to Promote and Protect Gender Equality in CEE and CIS
The handbook provides a comparative overview of gender-aware legislation and practices in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. It also describes a comprehensive approach to influencing legislation and implementation...
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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Report / White Paper
Bridging the Gender Digital Divide: A Report on Gender and ICT in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States
This report maps the situation of gender and ICTs in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, identifying trends, gaps, as well as some good practices. It focuses particularly on the integration of gender in relation to...
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Report / White Paper
The Challenge of Implementing Gender Responsive Legislation in Central Asia
This report describes the processes and challenges faced by the Central Asian countries moving towards creating gender equality in governance. It focuses on the following three main areas: economic empowerment through gender responsive labor...
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Case Study
Final Evaluation of UNDP Semipalatinsk Programme Outcomes
This report evaluates the outcomes of the UNDP Semipalatinsk Programme, which aimed at alleviating poverty and raising living standards among women, small-scale entrepreneurs and rural people in the Semipalatinsk region of Kazakhstan.
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