Beijing+25: national-level review on the implementation of the BPfA

As part of the global community, the Kyrgyz Republic has worked actively to prepare a comprehensive national-level review of the progress made and challenges encountered in the implementation the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action over the past five years.

The value of this National-level Review (the “Review”) lies in its compliance with the nationwide approach and coordination provided by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD) as the authorized government agency responsible for gender equality.

Five thematic and sectoral, one regional (in Osh) and two national consultations were organized as part of this process. Government and municipal officials, civil society activists—representatives of women's, youth and children's organizations, and representatives of the academic community and human rights and advocacy organizations contributed to the Review. The Review process engaged in total over 400 people.

The Kyrgyz Government, members of the Jogorku Kenesh (Kyrgyz Parliament) and development partners took part in validation of the results of Review. UN Women, UNDP, UNICEF and UNFPA provided a significant support in the preparation of this Review.

The Review is based on the Government reports, in particular, on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), Universal Periodic Review (UPR), and other reports and surveys covering various aspects of women’s and girls’ rights. The Review also uses updated and detailed data, including indicators that create synergies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).