Dzhamanbaeva spoke at the Central Asian Women's Forum Akyikatchy of the Kyrgyz Republic

Dzhamilia Dzhamanbaeva spoke at the Central Asian Women's Forum Be Woman in Almaty, where she discussed the development of women's leadership, as well as gender violence and discrimination, modern trends in entrepreneurship and regional communication.

Dzhamilia Dzhamanbaeva spoke about the promotion of gender equality at the state level in Kyrgyzstan during a session at the forum on “Women and States: Strategies and Interactions”. She noted that Kyrgyzstan has made significant steps in this direction over the past 30 years - since joining the Platform for Action on Women.

She noted that the introduction of quotas for elected positions and other legislative initiatives had significantly increased the participation of Kyrgyz women in decision-making. In 2022, Kyrgyzstan adopted the National Strategy for Achieving Gender Equality until 2030. And this year, the State Program to Support Women's Leadership until 2030 was approved. “These documents serve as a reliable basis for further promotion of women's rights and their participation in the governance of the country.

 Especially worth noting is the ratification of Convention No. 190 aimed at eradicating violence and harassment in the workplace,” Akyikatchy said. Dzhamilia Dzhamanbaeva noted the positive impact of women leaders on socio-economic growth and overall development of the state.

She emphasized that countries with high representation of women in politics emphasize social issues and the protection of women's and children's rights. “Women leaders bring a unique style of leadership. They are able to make non-standard decisions, combine logic with creativity, use emotional intelligence in working with the team and in complex negotiations.

Women are able to inspire, unite the team and successfully lead it to achieve common goals,” Dzhamilia Dzhamanbaeva said. But despite the measures taken, women continue to face inequality and violence. The KR Ombudsman expressed solidarity and support for women who continue to face discrimination in their work and daily life. “I am not an exception either. I too face discrimination every day. An elementary example is driving a car. I think girls will understand. I myself have been driving a car for many years and till date I still face discrimination from men,” she said.

The Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic called on state bodies, politicians and activists to join efforts to improve the situation of women. “Our task is to create conditions where every woman can realize her potential. This requires efforts to improve access to education, support from society and legal protection. To change the reality, we need to act together.

Women's leadership must become not only an opportunity, but a real force for transformation. We can inspire and support each other towards common goals. I am confident that by joint efforts we can make significant progress in promoting women's leadership, building a society where equal rights and opportunities are guaranteed,” said Dzhamilya Dzhamanbaeva. The event was attended by more than 35 speakers from 8 countries and 350 women from Central Asia.