Statement made by Kazakhstan

Quotes/References to WPS:

"We will strive to contribute to the Council’s work in the area of maintenance of international peace and security, preventive diplomacy, conflict settlement and post-conflict rehabilitation, peacekeeping, human rights, gender equality and international law".

"Together with Japan and the UNDP we are helping to improve [Afghanistan’s] civil service capacity with a special emphasis on gender equality".

"Kazakhstan stays committed to active cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms and pays special attention to gender equality and the empowerment of women. By the end of the year, a new 2030 national strategy for gender equality will be adopted in my country".