In Tokmok City, initiatives have been launched to address domestic violence by enhancing the gender sensitivity of CPDV members and activists

On December 20, 2023, an introductory training session took place in Tokmok as part of the project titled "Reducing Domestic Violence through Increased Gender Sensitivity of Committee for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (CPDV) Members and Activists in Tokmok City"

The primary objective of the training is to establish a Committee for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (CPDV) in Tokmok and enhance the gender sensitivity of CPDV members as a proactive measure to mitigate the prevalence of domestic violence.

For context, CPDV were established through a decree by the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic in all settlements. However, in reality, CPDVs are not effectively operational and lack awareness of their roles and mechanisms to assist victims of domestic violence.

A series of training sessions for activists in Tokmok aims to facilitate the creation of a CPDV and impart knowledge about the collaborative mechanisms among various government bodies for practical assistance to victims of domestic violence. The training is facilitated by Gulbarchyn Zhumabaeva, a gender rights activist and expert in gender law.

Both existing and newly established CPDVs share the common goal of engaging in preventive efforts to reduce domestic violence. Therefore, the CPDV should comprise neighborhood guards, members of youth committees, social workers, representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Center for Family Medicine. Unfortunately, as evidenced by practice, many employees of relevant authorities often neglect the safety of victims, predominantly women, children, and the elderly, inadvertently supporting perpetrators.

The International Public Foundation "Roza Otunbaeva Initiative" is actively carrying out the project "Reducing Domestic Violence through Increased Gender Sensitivity of CPDV Members and Activists in Tokmok City" with financial support from the US Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. It's important to note that the views, findings, and recommendations expressed in this initiative solely represent those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of State.