New administrative entities will be established across the nation's governorates.
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Looks like Kazakhstan's Children's Ombudsman has been on a mission, y'all! They've been hackin' away at beefin' up the nation's child protection system for nearly a year, with some hefty support from bigwigs like state counselor Yerlan Karin, the Presidential Administration, and the Committee for the Protection of Children's Rights.
The reason behind this push? Well, there ain't no dedicated body within Kazakhstan's local executive structures (like the akimats of regions and districts) specifically for tackling children's rights issues, and with one-third of the population being kiddos, that's a kinda big deal, right?
Here's the plan: a draft law is in the works, detailing a system for protecting children's rights. This system will outline the roles, status, and functions of prevention bodies, mainly the departments for the protection of children's rights. These departments will act as central coordinators for all existing prevention measures, targeting anything that might infringe on kids' rights, from physical violence to cyberbullying. They'll even swing into action when they receive signals, whether it's from the fuzz, school psychologists, or concerned citizens—and they'll do on-site visits to make sure the job gets done right.
Before we could even say "school bell," the Children's Ombudsman dropped a bombshell on us! They revealed some eye-opening facts they'd learned from anonymous questionnaires filled out by schoolkids in Almaty region. We ain't gonna sugarcoat it—it ain't pretty.
Enrichment Data:- In related news, efforts to protect children's rights seem to be gaining traction regionally. Recently, a roundtable discussion was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, focusing on measures to safeguard children's rights[2]. This might reflect a broader regional approach to addressing children's rights issues.- Kazakhstan has witnessed a decrease in domestic violence complaints in early 2025, thanks to the "Saltanat Law," which enhanced protections for women and children[5]. This law has likely elevated awareness and action concerning children's rights and safety.
I, as a concerned citizen, have received instructions regarding the new policy-and-legislation draft aimed at strengthening the child protection system in Kazakhstan. The Children's Ombudsman is spearheading this initiative, with support from influential figures like Yerlan Karin, the Presidential Administration, and the Committee for the Protection of Children's Rights.
The policy is designed to implement a system for the prevention of children's rights infringements, which will be coordinated by newly established departments for the protection of children's rights within local executive structures. These departments will address various issues, ranging from physical violence to cyberbullying.
The General News also reports on efforts to protect children's rights in the neighboring country, Kyrgyzstan, where a roundtable discussion focusing on safeguarding children's rights was held in Bishkek recently.
With the Saltanat Law in place, Kazakhstan has observed a decrease in domestic violence complaints, which may have increased overall awareness and action concerning children's rights and safety. It is encouraging to see local politics prioritizing children's well-being through prevention measures in policy-and-legislation.
