Kyrgyz Ministry of Labor Details Workplace Harassment Reporting Procedures
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Labor is launching a pilot project to prevent workplace violence and harassment.
- The project, running until July 31, includes a temporary instruction for reporting and addressing such incidents.
- Individuals facing workplace harassment can contact the labor law enforcement service at 0312391635.
Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration is initiating a pilot project aimed at establishing mechanisms to prevent violence and harassment in the workplace. The initiative is scheduled to conclude on July 31, with a temporary instruction already in place to guide the process of prevention, identification, and resolution of these issues.
This temporary instruction outlines the procedures for handling cases of violence and harassment. Following the pilot project's completion, an evaluation of its effectiveness will be conducted. The findings will inform proposals for implementing similar mechanisms on a national scale, aiming to create safer working environments across the country.
The ministry encourages anyone experiencing or witnessing workplace harassment to report it. They can reach the labor law enforcement service directly by calling 0312391635. This hotline serves as a point of contact for individuals seeking assistance or reporting violations of labor laws related to harassment and violence.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.