Kazakhstan's election to UNHRC is a result of methodical work: Askar Shakirov
ASTANA. November 13. KAZINFORM "I believe that Kazakhstan's election to the UN Human Rights Council is a result of methodical and active work directed to the development of the national system of human rights' protection that has been done over the period of the country's independence," Human Rights Commissioner of Kazakhstan Askar Shakirov says.
As was reported earlier, Kazakhstan was elected as member of the UN Council on Human Rights during the 67th session of the UN General Assembly on November 12 in New York. According to the press service of the Kazakh MFA, 183 countries voted for Kazakhstan's candidacy. UNHRC was established on 15 March 2006 and is the leading international body in the field of human rights protection, replacing the Commission on Human Rights.
According to the National Ombudsman of the Republic of Kazakhstan, our country has joined the majority of core human rights documents.
Kazakhstan's election to the UN Council on Human Rights demonstrates appreciation of the international community of its efforts in the humanitarian sphere. It will allow Kazakhstan to play a more active role in the UN Council on Human Rights, speed up its integration into the international human rights community and facilitate exchange of positive experience in this sphere.
At the same time, Council membership means more responsibility in ensuring effective implementation of human rights.
Currently, Kazakhstan's National Ombudsman effectively cooperates with a wide range of human rights organizations both in Kazakhstan and abroad.