The right to protection from discrimination and to seek effective legal remedies is an important principle enshrined in the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. This right applies to all persons in the country, including citizens, foreigners and stateless persons. 

In accordance with Article 24 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, the state is obliged to ensure the protection of the rights and freedoms of everyone, regardless of gender, race, language, disability, ethnicity, religion, age or other characteristics. At the same time, discrimination on any grounds is prohibited, and persons who have committed discrimination are liable in accordance with the law. Thus, the Constitution establishes the fundamental principles of non-discrimination and protection of human rights. 

According to Article 61 of the Constitution, everyone is guaranteed the right to judicial protection of their rights and freedoms provided for by the Constitution and laws. Citizens can use all legal means to restore violated rights, which makes judicial protection the most important tool in the fight against discrimination. The principles of equality before the law and the court are enshrined in Article 3 of the Constitutional Act on the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic dated November 15, 2021, № 134. The courts are obliged to consider cases impartially, without giving preference to any of the parties, regardless of their gender, race, nationality, place of residence, beliefs or social status. Thus, the equality of the parties in legal proceedings is ensured, which creates conditions for a fair trial of cases related to discrimination. 

Foreign citizens are also protected from discrimination and have access to justice on an equal basis with citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic. Article 20 of the Law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens" dated December 14, 1993, № 1296-XII, grants them the right to apply to courts and other state bodies to protect personal, property, family and other rights. This emphasizes the equality of procedural rights of all persons, regardless of their citizenship. In addition to judicial protection, the institution of the Ombudsman (Akyikatchy) plays an important role. In accordance with the Law "On the Ombudsman" dated July 31, 2002, № 136, any person in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic, including foreigners and stateless persons, may file a complaint against the actions or inaction of state bodies, local governments or officials if they violate his or her rights and freedoms. The Ombudsman is obliged to consider such appeals regardless of the citizenship, gender, age, race or nationality of the applicant, which makes this institution an accessible mechanism for administrative protection. The legal framework of the Kyrgyz Republic enshrines the principle of protection from discrimination, reflected in the Constitution as a fundamental document, as well as in all laws regulating public life. However, the legislation does not contain a clear procedure and mechanism for protection from discrimination, which complicates the effective application of this principle. At the same time, the general provisions of the Constitution and other laws provide the basic guarantees necessary for the protection of human rights and serve as the basis for combating discrimination in the country.