Kazakhstan Urged to Act on UN Human Rights Recommendations
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Human Rights Watch urges Kazakhstan to implement 294 recommendations made by UN member states during a review of its human rights record, highlighting essential rights such as freedom of expression.
(Geneva, January 30, 2025) - Kazakhstan should promptly express its support for and implement the recommendations made by member states at the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, Human Rights Watch said today.
The periodic examination of the country's human rights record by the UN Human Rights Council took place on January 23, 2025. The 294 recommendations made by 103 state delegations cover a range of key human rights concerns, including:
- The right to freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- Freedom of media and expression
- The need for accountability
Human Rights Watch emphasised the importance of these issues in promoting democracy and the protection of human rights in Kazakhstan.
