Human Rights Commissioner

Kazakhstan reappoints Human Rights Ombudsman

Kazakhstan reappoints Human Rights Ombudsman

15:36, 24 August 2026

Parliament adopts Constitutional Law On President of Kazakhstan The Kazakh Parliament adopted the Constitutional Law On the President of Kazakhstan in the second reading, Qazinform News Agency reports. As Majilis deputy Unzila Shapak said, the draft Constitutional Law On the President of Kazakhstan was developed in line with the Constitution adopted at the nationwide referendum held on March 15 this year. The draft law was submitted to the Majilis pursuant to the President’s task in conformity with the existing legislation. The draft law defines the legal status of the President of Kazakhstan and Vice President of Kazakhstan. The document comprises eight chapters and 43 articles and preserves the continuity of the main principles of legal regulation established by the current Constitutional Law.

Parliament adopts Constitutional Law On President of Kazakhstan

10:24, 20 May 2026

Artur Lastayev

Ombudsman: New draft Constitution answers public demand for justice

18:16, 10 February 2026

Human Rights Commissioner Artur Lastayev

Human rights to take center stage in Kazakhstan’s constitutional reform

20:58, 26 January 2026

Kazakhstan, OHCHR discuss cooperation

International Relations

Kazakhstan, OHCHR discuss cooperation

17:46, 2 July 2025

UNICEF Kazakhstan

Child ombudsmen of Kazakhstan discuss key challenges in ensuring child safety

14:14, 22 November 2024

New Time

First state visit of South Korean President to Kazakhstan - New Time explores what agreements were reached

18:32, 17 June 2024

Akorda

275 officials brought to responsibility, rights of 900 protected, Kazakh Ombudsman

11:56, 17 April 2024

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Kazakh President`s state-of the-nation address presented at UN platform

17:15, 14 September 2023

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Head of State Tokayev meets with ombudsmen and human rights leaders

15:17, 29 August 2023

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Around the World

UN rights chief urges more cooperation with OHCHR

19:39, 19 June 2023

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Head of State Tokayev receives Human Rights Commissioner Artur Lastayev

17:46, 6 June 2023

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Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry held meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

22:25, 17 March 2023

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Kazakh Ombudsman stands for criminalization of domestic violence

14:47, 17 March 2023

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All conditions for political competition created in Kazakhstan, Ombudsman

14:20, 17 March 2023