Cedaw in kyrgyz republic: Legal and practical problems of eliminating domestic violence

Abstract

This paper analyzes the state of gender and domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan, and the extent to which domestic legislation on domestic violence has been effectively implemented. The paper proposes policy recommendations to deal with the challenges Kyrgyzstan has encountered in implementing its laws. Thus, in addition to advancing Kyrgyzstan’s response to domestic violence, these recommendations aim to be guidelines for other countries as they enact and implement their own legislation.