OSCE Centre supports discussion on gender issues in Kyrgyz legislation

BISHKEK, 6 December 2005 - Gender perspective in the country's legislative acts was discussed at today's meeting on amendments to the law on political parties, organized by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek together with the Committee of Social Policy of the Kyrgyz Jogorky Kenesh (Parliament).

"The ongoing discussion on constitutional amendments and today's meeting on gender amendments give an excellent opportunity for serious positive changes," said Markus Muller, Head of the OSCE Centre.

Kyrgyz officials, parliamentarians and representatives of civil society discussed gender related questions and advised on ways of bringing the gender perspective into the law. They also suggested the gender aspect should be reflected in the Constitution.

Participants agreed to form a working group to complete the proposed amendments to the law on political parties, taking into account comments and recommendations expressed at the meeting.

The OSCE Centre is committed to further promoting gender issues in the legislative sphere.