United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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SUPPORT TO PRISON REFORM IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

Project financed by the EU, USA and Sweden	Project implemented by UNODC

KYRGYZ DRUG CONTROL AND PRISON SERVICES SIGN COOPERATION AGREEMENT

On 25 December 2012, the State Drug Control Service and Prison Service of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The aim of the MoU is to strengthen interagency cooperation in the fight against illicit trafficking and use of drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors in the penitentiary system of the Kyrgyz Republic. Press Release (PDF)

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SANITARY CONDITIONS FOR NEARLY 3,000 PRISONERS IMPROVED IN KYRGYZSTAN

On 19 and 20 December 2012, opening ceremonies took place of new bath and laundry facilities in prisons No. 1 and 47. The construction and renovation work has been completed with financial assistance provided by the European Union within the framework of the EU/UNODC project 'Support to Prison Reform in the Kyrgyz Republic'. With these new facilities, the Prison Service will be able to provide 2,777 prisoners with better sanitary conditions. Press Release (PDF)

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MODERNIZED BAKERY TO BOOST BREAD PRODUCTION IN KYRGYZ PRISON SYSTEM

The Kyrgyz Prison Service has opened a newly renovated bakery in Prison No. 3 in Novo Pokrovka village outside Bishkek. With this modernized bakery, the Prison Service will be able to provide bread for nearly 1,000 prisoners housed in this colony. Press Release (PDF)

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PRODUCTION OF SOYA MILK, BREAD AND TEXTILES STARTS IN KYRGYZ PRISONS

On 18 July 2012, the Kyrgyz Prison Service launched a series of new income generating activities in two of its prisons. With the support of the  EU/UNODC project 'Support to prison reform in the Kyrgyz Republic', a soya milk production line and a sowing workshop have been established in Prison No.2. Press Release (PDF)

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KYRGYZ PRISON STAFF TRAINED ON MANAGEMENT OF INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES

Staff from two Kyrgyz prison colonies gained practical knowledge and skills on the management of income generating activities in prisons during a seminar held in Bishkek from 5 to 7 June 2012. The aim of the seminar was to support efforts under way to establish facilities for the production of bread and textile in selected prisons within the framework of the  EU/UNODC project 'Support to Prison Reform in the Kyrgyz Republic'. Press Release (PDF)

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KYRGYZ GOVERNMENT ADOPTS NEW NATIONAL STRATEGY ON PENAL REFORM

On 15 May 2012, the Government of Kyrgyzstan adopted a new National Strategy on the Development of the Penitentiary System in the Kyrgyz Republic. This strategy, covering the period from 2012 to 2016, aims to improve prison conditions and promote social reintegration of detainees. Consultations on the new strategy were facilitated by the  EU/UNODC project 'Support to Prison Reform in the Kyrgyz Republic'. Press Release (PDF) /  Text of the Strategy (PDF  )

OPENING OF RENOVATED BATH AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES

The State Prison Service of the Kyrgyz Republic is completing the  reconstruction and renovation of bath and laundry facilities in four of its prisons. The new bath and laundry facilities in prison No. 1., 16, and 47 were opened on 19 and 20 December 2012. The new facilities in Prison No. 8 will be opened in March 2013.

KYRGYZ PUBLIC TV CHANNEL OTRK BROADCAST ON LAUNCH OF INCOME GENERATING ACTIVITIES

Juvenile and Women's Colonies in Kyrgyzstan

Article published by: Freedom House (November 2012)

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"When I get out I will work as a seamstress" - Spotlight on Prisoner Employment and Social Reintegration in the Kyrgyz Republic

Article published by: UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia (September 2012)

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More Kyrgyz prisoners get employment with donor assistance

Article published by: Times of Central Asia (June 2012)

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Through the lens - Life in a Kyrgyz prison

Article published by: UNODC (June 2012) 

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'PARALLEL' - FIRST PHOTO EXHIBITION ON PRISONERS AND PRISON STAFF IN KYRGYZSTAN

From 23 to 27 April 2012, a photo exhibition on prisoners and prison staff in the penitentiary facilities of the Kyrgyz Republic was held at the Vienna International Centre in Austria. Based on visits to prisons by three photographers - Alessandro Scotti (member of the International Association of Photographers and former UNODC Goodwill Ambassador; Alimjan Zhorobaev (Kyrgyzstan) and Maxim Shubovich (Kyrgyzstan) - the exhibition gives a unique insight into the ordinary life of prisoners and staff in Kyrgyz prisons. 'Parallel' Exhibition Flyer (PDF) /  Times of Central Asia Supplement /  A Selection of Photos from the Exhibition (PDF)