President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared Kazakhstan's strengthened measures to prevent domestic violence and increase penalties for violence against children during a meeting with Commissioner for Children’s Rights Dinara Zakiyeva on June 18, Akorda reports. Recent legislative changes in Kazakhstan aim to better protect women's and children's rights. These changes include measures to prevent domestic violence and stricter penalties for violence against children.
The new law incorporates norms initiated by Zakiyeva, with the involvement of the civil sector. Efforts include implementing the KiVa anti-bullying program in schools and introducing safety lessons starting in September.
Zakiyeva highlighted the establishment of a 111-state contact centre for a helpline, which handled 13,000 calls in 10 months. Training for employees of medical and social institutions for children is commencing, and there are plans to enhance the guardianship and trusteeship authorities.
In collaboration with the Samruk Kazyna National Welfare Fund, the Kazakhstan Khalkyna Fund, and the Kamkorlyk Fund, six autism centres and 11 regional rehabilitation centres were established.
President Tokayev emphasized the significance of boosting legal literacy and instilling the principle of law and order among schoolchildren. A unified education program aims to instil human and national values, foster creative potential, and develop independence and critical thinking in the younger generation.
Proposals were discussed for providing housing for orphans and children without parental care, as well as developing infrastructure for children in rural areas.
Kazakh leader stressed the need for comprehensive measures to prevent suicidal feelings among children and adolescents. He also instructed to keep the prevention of child injuries and accidents under special control.
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