Submission to the UN Human Rights Council: Review of Kyrgyz Republic

This submission describes several key human rights priorities and provides recommendations forthe Kyrgyz Republic to better respect, protect and fulfill human rights, consistent with its international legal obligations, in areas of particular relevance to effective response to HIV. In addition to the specific rights mentioned below, the recommendations herein all contribute to realizing enjoyment in the Kyrgyz Republic of the highest attainable standard of health, pursuant to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ratified by Kyrgyzstan. This submission was prepared, on behalf of several civil society organisations including IDPC, by the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network.