A national information campaign has been launched in Kazakhstan. It aims to increase citizens’ legal literacy and foster zero tolerance for forced marriage, stalking, and other forms of violence against women. The campaign will run until the first ten days of March.
The campaign aims to ensure a safe environment for women and girls, as well as to foster a strong public understanding of the unacceptability of any form of violence and the inevitability of bringing perpetrators to justice. New legal provisions protect a person’s right to free choice and personal integrity, while stalking and forced marriage are recognized as criminal offenses.
As part of this campaign, a meeting aimed at preventing crime among young people was held at the West Kazakhstan Innovation and Technology University as part of the QURMET competition.
The event was attended by the head of the public safety department of the West Kazakhstan Region Shukeyeva Gulzhanar Bolatovna, Head of the Department for Combating Domestic Violence of the Department of Public Safety of the Police Department of the West Kazakhstan Region, Police Major Satarova Dilyara Makhmudovna, Senior Inspector of the Public Safety Department of the West Kazakhstan Region Police Department, Police Captain Kumargaliev Rauan Zhanbolatovich, as well as Nurmukhanbetova Asylym Sabitovna – regional coordinator of the Zhiger project.
The event included training on stalking, forced marriage, personal boundaries, and creating a safe environment for youth, as well as information on how to protect children from parental pressure and manipulation.
The main goal is to prevent negative consequences for society. And most importantly, special attention must be paid to family values.
An important part of the campaign will be the launch of the “QURMET” challenge. Participants can post photos, videos, and short texts on social media, sharing their personal experiences and understanding of the importance of respecting others’ choices, time, personal space, and opinions. Violence and coercion are unacceptable.
If you or a loved one are experiencing violence, stalking, or forced marriage, help is available:
102 — police; 111 — National Helpline; as well as family support centers and crisis centers in the regions.
