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Kyrgyzstan|sport|July 27, 2016 / 09:10 AM
Athletes discuss gender-based violence at roundtable in southern Kyrgyzstan

AKIPRESS.COM - 256331_0 Some 25 athletes and sport trainers today discussed gender-based violence at an roundtable discussion attended by a world amateur boxing champion (1986) and former member of parliament, Orzubek Nazarov.

At the event organized by the Ensan-Diamond NGO with support of the OSCE Center in Bishkek, participants discussed how violent behavior at training venues might impact social relationships further in life. Gender equality, gender-based stereotypes and promoting positive images of masculinity without resorting to violence, were among the main topics of the discussion.

“Preventing gender based-violence and promoting gender equality is at the center of OSCE human rights commitments and comprehensive approach to security,” said Anete Erdmane, OSCE Human Dimension Officer at the Osh Field Office. “The initiative aims at supporting Kyrgyzstan in achieving positive change through dialogue and engagement with men.”

Jamilya Kaparova, director of Ensan-Diamond, said: “The nature of sports training and overall culture of masculinity can contribute to an increased aggression among athletes. Such behavior can result in gender-based violence and negatively affect family and community members. To reach out to this important audience and promote positive role models, we have invited Nazarov who has been an outspoken advocate for gender equality.”

The roundtable discussion follows a similar event which also took place in Osh in November 2015.

Kyrgyzstan is implementing its National Action Plan for 2015-2017 on gender equality. The document foresees developing a culture of aversion to gender discrimination and violence against women and men at all levels of society.

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