UNICEF commends Kazakhstan’s efforts in fulfilling
international commitments, particularly in advancing the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). This was noted by Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF
Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, at a meeting with Kazakh State
Counsellor Erlan Karin. He spoke about the country’s key reforms in child
protection, including the development of a network of psychological and family
support centres and the introduction of new methods to prevent violence and
bullying. Additionally, a comprehensive program ‘Kazakhstan Balalary’ (Children
of Kazakhstan) is being developed to integrate all areas of state policy in
this field. During the meeting, the
country’s Commissioner for Children’s Rights Dinara Zakiyeva also presented the
national program ‘Safe Kids.’ For her part, Regina De Dominicis expressed
UNICEF’s readiness to cooperate within new regional initiatives.

