Kazakhstan is increasing the staff of its
child welfare authorities, nearly quadrupling the number of employees from 300
to 1,360. This will ensure that there is at least one specialist for every
5,000 minors in the country. The relevant committee of the Ministry of
Education emphasizes that Kazakhstan is actively adopting international
practices and best approaches to protect children’s rights. Specialized centers
across the country already provide legal and social support to young Kazakh
citizens. As part of this reform, a series of educational seminars and training
sessions for child welfare authorities has been initiated, utilizing a case
study approach. Over 160 specialists recently attended an event in Astana, with
further discussions planned at Maqsut Narikbayev University on emergency
response, child protection, and the use of digital solutions and tools.
«We welcome the creation of regional and
district departments under city and regional administrations dedicated to child
protection. This is a crucial step toward fulfilling the state’s obligations to
safeguard children’s rights. Each of the Central Asian countries, of course,
does its job, but Kazakhstan’s determination and pace of reform are the best,»
said UNICEF Representative in Kazakhstan Rashed Mustafa Sarwar.
«Children make up a third of our country’s population,
and ensuring their education, health, social support, and family wellbeing must
be a priority. We have come closer to the international standard of one
specialist per 5,000 children – a remarkable step forward in protecting
children’s rights,» noted Nassymzhan Ospanova, Chairwoman of the Committee for
Children Rights Protection at the Kazakh Education Ministry.
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