As part of the global "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" campaign, “Samruk-Kazyna” Fund organized an informative seminar focusing on preventing infringements of workers' rights based on gender.
The seminar, inaugurated by Eldos Umirzakov, the General Director of the Center for Social Interaction and Communications (CSIC), marked a significant stride in fostering a secure and supportive work environment within the corporation. During the seminar, Eldos Umirzakov underscored the significance of studying methods to counter various forms of violence and pressure in the workplace, emphasizing its impact not only on social stability but also as a pivotal element in the development of labor collectives.
Askar Darmenov, Head of the Compliance Service of Samruk-Kazyna Fund, drew attention to the variations in the interpretation of the term "harassment" and stressed the necessity for a clear legal definition. He pointed out that ambiguity in terminology could lead to problems and risks of misunderstanding within a corporate setting. Nonetheless, Darmenov acknowledged that the internal Code of Ethical Conduct for employees of Samruk-Kazyna group explicitly prohibits all forms of discrimination, providing a legal foundation for the protection of individuals who have experienced harassment.
Ainur Tukumova, an analyst at the Expert Analysis Department of the Kazakhstan Institute of Social Development, told about international conventions addressing this issue and the efforts of state institutions in this regard, as well as international conventions, governmental initiatives, the diverse forms of harassment, and strategies for overcoming these challenges within the workplace.
Ayazhan Oirat, Regional Director of the Center for Legal Policy Research, emphasized the importance of combatting different types of harassment and presented practical methods for countering this phenomenon.
In conclusion, Zhannur Dildabaev, Head of Working Relations Development Department of CSIC assured that such meetings would become a regular occurrence.