2008

In 2008, Government Order No. 605-r of 21 November 2008 was adopted on the holding of an annual information campaign entitled “16 days against violence against women”, from 25 November to 10 December 2008. As part of the information campaign “16 days against violence against women”, conducted from 25 November to 10 December 2008 by State bodies, local State administrations and local governmental executive bodies, a broad range of activities were held to inform the public about the problem of violence against women. These range from seminars and training for various target groups to special columns in the print and electronic media, reports on television and research.

Each year in the Naryn region the 16 days of activism (25 November to 10 December) are observed, including public events, media appearances, distribution of information and reference materials, etc. In the Naryn region, the local radio station “Almaz-Naryn” has regular broadcasts on the elimination of gender violence. The regional newspaper “Tenirtoo” also has a column* on this issue.

The 16 Days of Activism in 2007 in the Chuy Region addressed domestic violence.

As a follow-up to the 16-day campaign from 25 November to 10 December 2007, an analysis of gender balance in State agencies and local government bodies was carried out in the Karakulzhin district. Events held with a view to preventing domestic violence include: seven round tables; two panel discussions; one panel game; and two sports events* at district schools.

In the Aravan district, 13 round-table discussions have been held by eight rural councils and the district newspapers “Dostuk” and “Dustlik” have begun special columns which cover gender policy issues, including the prevention of violence.

Response of the Government of the Republic of Kyrgyz to the questionnaire on violence against women, 2008