Council of Europe: Training in Kazakhstan Strengthens the Role of Ombudsman Institutions in Combating Human Trafficking

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Council of Europe: Training in Kazakhstan Strengthens the Role of Ombudsman Institutions in Combating Human Trafficking

On November 2–4, 2026, Council of Europe expert Sergey Ghazinyan participated in a series of training and awareness-raising activities in Kazakhstan aimed at strengthening the capacity of the country’s Ombudsman institution to combat human trafficking and protect human rights.

On November 2–3, training sessions for staff of the Commissioner for Human Rights’ central and regional offices focused on human trafficking as a human rights violation, relevant legal frameworks, the Ombudsman’s oversight responsibilities, vulnerable groups, and monitoring visits. Representatives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) also contributed to discussions on inter-agency cooperation and victim referral mechanisms.

On November 4, a seminar on protecting human dignity and preventing violence addressed the risks of trafficking and exploitation in closed institutions. Discussions highlighted Council of Europe human rights standards, preventive monitoring mechanisms, and cooperation with international monitoring bodies.

The activities were organized under the Council of Europe project aimed at reinforcing the institutional capacity of Kazakhstan’s Commissioner for Human Rights.

Event dates: November 2–4, 2026
Source: Sergey Ghazinyan, Council of Europe expert (personal Facebook post)