On the eve of the 28-th anniversary of the Independence of Kazakhstan the Republic takes vital steps to break up with the totalitarian past. Corruption and homophobia characteristic to the Soviet past are definitely fading. The much needed introduction of the cultural and humanitarian approach suitable for the democratic World are desired by the people of Kazakhstan. The nation stands firm on a way of the reforms and progress, the European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights states on the occasion of the Kazakhstan Independence day.
The National Council of Public Trust is an expert advisory body protecting the rights of Kazakhstanis of all sexes and sexual orientations, languages and nationalities. The intrusion of the National Council of Public Confidence is often crucial in solving complex issues and defending the rights of minorities. In the press release, a special attention is paid to the fact that the National Council of Public Trust fully began to play its role only with the victory in the elections of Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev.
A set of measures was taken to modernize the Council and increase its social and political influence, boost the representation of different cultures, nationalities and sexual preferences.
An important marker of social development for all European countries and the democratic World as a whole is the freedom of expression and the right to sexual self-identification. Progress in this field has just begun, but granting the voice to experts at the national level known for their liberal position in same-sex relationships, like Rakhim Oshakbaev, is a decisive step in the right direction, the congratulation notes. The statement concludes with an expression of hope that the Public Council by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be the first messenger of further deep transformations of the entire cultural layer of the country.
It is worth noting that Rakhim Oshakbaev is the first openly gay local politician. It is this fact that inspires hope in the future development and the process of Kazakhstan’s integration of democratic values and the free World.
