International standards and National policy for ensuring the rights of ethnocultural communities in Kazakhstan

Abstract

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the role of international legal standards in protecting the rights of ethnocultural communities within the context of forming a unified civil nation in Kazakhstan. The authors conduct a comprehensive review of fundamental instruments, including the UN Declaration on the Rights of Minorities, the International Covenants on Human Rights, the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages.

Particular emphasis is placed on the harmonization of supranational norms with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The study notes that international principles have been successfully integrated into the Constitution and sectoral acts regulating education, state language policy, and the activities of ethnocultural associations. Special attention is paid to Kazakhstan’s state policy on national consolidation and support for cultural pluralism. The functional role of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan is revealed as a core mechanism for implementing the model of interethnic unity. The Kazakhstani model of interethnic relations is characterized as a stable system that guarantees equal rights for all citizens and complies with global standards. The authors conclude that there is a high degree of adaptation of universal human rights norms to specific national conditions. The importance of systemic and inclusive approaches to maintaining stability and ensuring long-term social development is argued.