Expansion of Administrative Units: Governorates in Kazakhstan to Witness New Departments
📣 Exciting News on the Horizon for Child Protection in Kazakhstan! 🌟
According to Children's Ombudsman Dinaara Zakieva, kid's hopes just got a major boost! Zakieva spilled the beans on social media that child rights protection departments will soon be cropping up in Kazakhstan's regional and district akimats.
Diving into the nitty-gritty, Zakieva revealed that these departments have been in the works for close to a year, thanks to the backing of State Counselor Yerlan Karin, the presidential administration, the internal policy department, and the committee on children's rights protection.
Taking to her social media page, Zakieva dropped the bombshell, "Got some fantastic news for little ones' protection: child rights protection departments will pop up in every regional akimat, as well as in districts!"
In a significant step towards children's rights, the President of Kazakhstan signed amendments on education and child rights protection last December. One of the key points was if a child lost their parents, they would instantly be placed in a foster family rather than an orphanage.
💭 Pause for Thought 💭What do our social media warriors have to say about this move?
- Voroobei: "If they focus on children's interests within akimats instead of just churning out reports, it'll be a game-changer for many."
- Merkensky: "They're on the right track here; you can't just build orphanages and turn a blind eye. A child deserves someone to call their own."
- Max: "This is a massive stride forward; before, children were at the mercy of the system. Now, at least, they'll have somewhere to turn and someone to reach out to."
However, not everyone's convinced about the plan. Chingizid echoed concerns about the involvement of akimats:
- Chingizid: "Max, I agree, but not under the auspices of the akimats."
The gabfest continues as our users weigh in on the new approach. Assylkhan 01 and Arthur both praise the innovative foster family approach:
- Assylkhan 01: "Finally! The time has come to tackle children's rights issues systematically instead of dumping it all on schools and social services."
- Arthur: "Exactly! It's beyond time we started handling children's rights with more thoughtfulness."
Pitya questioned the funding for these new departments, suggesting taxes be lowered or government workers contribute from their salaries. Yet, other users pointed out existing departments for education and guardianship already exist under the akimats and may not necessarily start protecting children just yet.
As the dialogue unfolds, the debate revolves around the effectiveness of these proposed changes and the role of local governments in safeguarding children's well-being. Keep an eye on this space for future updates!
[1] - Improving conditions for children with disabilities
[5] - Advancing penitentiary reform in Kazakhstan
- In response to Dinaara Zakieva's announcement, Voroobei suggested that if child rights protection departments within akimats focus on children's interests instead of just producing reports, it could be transformative for many.
- Merkensky supported the new approach, claiming that it's vital not to only build orphanages but also ensure a child has someone to call their own.
- Max appreciated the new foster family approach, commenting that it marks a significant advancement, as children previously were at the mercy of the system.
- Chingizid expressed concerns about the involvement of akimats in the child protection departments, suggesting they might not prioritize children's well-being to the extent needed.
