[{"bbox": [96, 152, 1136, 553], "category": "Text", "text": "institutional capacity and on their engagement with the Parliament and civil society, will make an important\ncontribution to the protection of human rights in Kyrgyzstan. Enhancing the effectiveness and visibility of both\nhuman rights institutions will also contribute to insulating these institutions from political pressure and to\nbolstering their political standing as two separate independent institutions ready to promote respect, protection and\nfulfilment of human rights in line with their different, but complementary, mandates, and as prescribed by the\ninternational human rights commitments of the Kyrgyz Republic. Therefore, the Specific Objective of this sub-\ncomponent is to enhance the technical, analytical and communication capacity of the NCPT and the Ombudsperson\nInstitute, to increase the capacity to support the implementation of selected GSP+ relevant conventions and to\nincrease effectiveness (including adherence to the Paris Principles). Increasing the capacity of the NCPT and the\nOmbudsperson Institute and improving their outreach and communication will enhance their ability to implement\ntheir mandates and will strengthen the understanding of their mandates and activities among key stakeholders and\nthe public. Better engagement with civil society and UN human rights mechanisms and structures will increase the\neffectiveness of the Ombudsperson Institute and support its efforts to achieve “A” status accreditation with Sub-\nCommittee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI). Support to\nNCPT and the Ombudsperson Institute will contribute to improved human rights protection in Kyrgyzstan."}, {"bbox": [96, 575, 1136, 1056], "category": "Text", "text": "With regard to gender issues, Kyrgyzstan has invested considerable efforts in advancing Gender Equality and Women Empowerment policies the last years. The legislative framework has been further improved, a new Gender Equality Strategy was adopted in 2022, and the institutions for combating gender-based violence have been strengthened. However, despite progress, violence against women and girls remains a critical issue requiring immediate attention and action. The second sub-component of this action aims to support gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE), particularly in relation to violence against women and girls (VAWG) - including the abduction of women and girls for forced marriages - by taking a gender transformative approach. Building on the Spotlight Initiative programme during 2020-2023, the second sub-component of the action will encourage the creation of an effective space and leadership for civil society actors, to co-create a local, community-led environment that can effectively combat VAWG. The Specific Objective is empowering women's rights organisations, social movements and other civil society organisations to be influential in ending gender-based violence in Kyrgyzstan. This sub-component foresees three interlinked outputs: i) building both technical and adaptive management and leadership capacity and skills of 115 women and youth organisations especially in rural areas as well as supporting them in practising new social norms, ii) developing, testing, iterating and institutionalising 'zero VAWG community' models (that is a system of relations, support and services co-created by the community residents, local authorities and other actors on preventing and responding to VAWG in line with the normative frameworks and positive social norms), iii) digitising new and existing knowledge and practices on ending violence on women and girls for wider dissemination through academia and media."}, {"bbox": [96, 1078, 1136, 1189], "category": "Text", "text": "In 2019, the Kyrgyz Republic ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) ³, which promotes the full and effective inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society, but implementation mechanisms have not been put into motion yet and persons with disabilities and the organizations that represent them do not yet feel the impact of the ratification of the Convention on their lives⁴"}, {"bbox": [96, 1219, 1136, 1434], "category": "Text", "text": "With regard to youth empowerment Kyrgyzstan's unique demographic situation sees 30% of its population aged 14 to 29, a group with significant socio-economic, cultural, and creative potential. Yet, they face various challenges. Adolescents and young people often face exclusion in the country's development and they are frequently overlooked by government, CSOs, and donors, limiting their participation in decision-making and hindering their ability to shape their environment. This exclusion challenges social cohesion, leading to growing frustration and discontent. The need for networking platforms, and building the capacity of organised and unorganised youth groups and Civil Society Organizations is paramount. These organizations can empower adolescents and young people to become active participants in shaping the future of their country. By helping them"}, {"bbox": [86, 1478, 1102, 1521], "category": "Footnote", "text": "³ UN General Assembly (2007). Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Resolution / adopted by the General Assembly, 24 January 2007, A/RES/61/106"}, {"bbox": [86, 1538, 1143, 1605], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁴ UNICEF. SITUATION ANALYSIS: Children and Adolescents with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan: https://www.unicef.org/kyrgyzstan/media/7256/file/Situation%20Analysis%20of%20Children%20and%20Adolescents%20with%20Disabilities%20in%20Kyrgyzstan.pdf"}, {"bbox": [1038, 1681, 1144, 1707], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 4 of 28"}]