Kyrgyzstan discusses guidelines to combat workplace violence and harassment

The Parliament Council of Kyrgyzstan convened on June 15 to address workplace violence and harassment, discussing a draft guideline and a national study concept. The meeting, chaired by Speaker Marlen Mamataliev and attended by various officials and representatives, focused on implementing the International Labour Organization's Convention No. 190.

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This convention is not just an international agreement for the Kyrgyz Republic. It is a document that provides a great impetus for ensuring our citizens' right to work safely, with dignity, and without violence.

Deputy Kamila Talieva emphasized the convention's significance for Kyrgyzstan, stating it's a crucial document for ensuring citizens' right to safe, decent, and violence-free work. She expressed gratitude to Speaker Mamataliev and others who supported the convention's ratification.

Talieva highlighted the importance of the temporary guideline as a practical tool for implementing the convention's provisions, ensuring a clear and accessible mechanism for protecting workers' rights. She also stressed the necessity of a national study to identify workplace violence and harassment, noting that effective state policy requires reliable data. The study's findings will inform future legislation, preventive measures, and victim protection mechanisms.

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This document should be a practical tool for implementing the provisions of the convention, ensuring a clear and accessible mechanism for protecting the rights of workers.

Representatives from state bodies, NGOs, and civil society also delivered reports and shared their views during the session, contributing to a comprehensive discussion on combating workplace misconduct.

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It is impossible to develop effective state policy without reliable data. The results of the study will serve as a basis for improving legislation, preventive measures, and mechanisms for protecting victims.