International Mechanism Submissions

This report addresses Turkmenistan’s compliance with its obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) with respect to domestic violence, including the current legislation to prevent and protect women from it. This report recommends that Turkmenistan adopts a number of key recommendations to better align its practices with its obligations under the Convention. These steps, among other things, include: (1) adopting comprehensive legislation to address gender-based violence (GBV) against women, and especially domestic violence; (2) developing and implementing programs to prevent gender-based violence and discrimination against women; (3) guarantying avenues of protection for victims, (4) fostering a safe environment for civil society organizations working on gender issues; and (5) ensuring accurate data is collected and divulgated.