Kyrgyzstan Parliament Discusses Draft Rules on Workplace Violence and Harassment

Kyrgyzstan's Parliament convened a session of the Council for the Protection of Women's, Children's, and Gender Equality Rights to address the critical issue of workplace violence and harassment. The meeting focused on a draft temporary instruction designed to guide the prevention, identification, and handling of such incidents within workplaces. A conceptual framework for a related research study was also presented during the proceedings.

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For Kyrgyzstan, the convention is not just an international agreement. It is a document that has given our citizens a huge impetus to ensure their right to safe, decent, and non-violent labor.

Lawmakers, including Speaker Marlen Mamataliev, alongside representatives from government bodies, international organizations, and civil society, participated in the discussion. Deputy Kamila Talieva highlighted the significance of ILO Convention No. 190 for Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing its role in empowering citizens to achieve safe, decent, and non-violent work environments. She stressed that the proposed temporary instruction should serve as a practical tool to implement the convention's provisions and establish a clear, accessible mechanism for protecting laborers' rights.

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The temporary instruction should become a practical tool for implementing the provisions of the convention and ensure a clear and accessible mechanism for protecting the rights of workers.

Talieva further underscored the necessity of conducting a national study to accurately identify instances of workplace violence and intimidation. "Without reliable data, it is impossible to develop effective state policy," she stated, adding that the research findings would be foundational for improving legislation, preventive measures, and victim support systems. Representatives from various governmental and non-governmental organizations also contributed to the discussion, presenting their findings and offering proposals aimed at combating workplace harassment and violence in Kyrgyzstan.

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