Safe Haven for Every Child: School Environment Prioritized by President
In a recent speech, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan highlighted the significance of the nation's education system in shaping its future. The President underscored the importance of a strong, just, progressive, clean, safe, and strong education system, emphasizing that schools should not tolerate bullying, cruelty, or aggression.
The President's speech outlined a multi-pronged approach to education and child protection in Kazakhstan. One of the key initiatives is the introduction of anti-bullying programs Kiva and DosbolLIKE, which will be implemented nationwide starting September 2025. These programs, which were successfully piloted last year, aim to prevent bullying among children and adolescents.
The government has also prepared a unified program called Children of Kazakhstan, covering seven key areas of children’s rights protection. This program will serve as the basic document for comprehensive child rights protection.
In addition to prevention programs, Kazakhstan is also focusing on security infrastructure. Over the past two years, the country has equipped all educational organizations with more than 100 people with security systems, including installing turnstiles (98% completed), contracts with licensed security services (97%), panic buttons (96%), and connection to police operational control centers (81%).
Educational activities and volunteer initiatives focused on the promotion of children’s rights and protection from violence and bullying are also being carried out. These initiatives are supported by UNICEF’s Volunteer Hub and programs covering children’s rights, violence prevention, and mental and physical health.
The government is also strengthening cooperation between vocational colleges and employers to provide secure, guaranteed employment for youth, which indirectly supports protection of children’s rights through economic empowerment.
Systematic work to prevent child suicides has been undertaken in Kazakhstan. QR codes for the psychological support service "111" have been placed in all schools nationwide. The psychological support service is available in all schools, providing immediate help to students in need.
The institution of the Children's Rights Commissioner in Kazakhstan has been strengthened, reflecting the government's commitment to protecting the rights and interests of the younger generation.
The President's speech indicates a long-term perspective in shaping the nation through education. He stated that the foundation for a Just, Progressive, Clean, Safe, and Strong Kazakhstan is laid in schools, emphasizing the role of schools in instilling values in children that will shape the future of Kazakhstan.
References:
[1] Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. (n.d.). Comprehensive approach to child protection in Kazakhstan. Retrieved from https://www.gov.kz/ru/government/news/read/35043/
[2] UNICEF Kazakhstan. (n.d.). Protecting children from violence in Kazakhstan. Retrieved from https://www.unicef.org/kazakhstan/protecting-children-from-violence-in-kazakhstan
[3] UNICEF Kazakhstan. (n.d.). Promoting children's rights in Kazakhstan. Retrieved from https://www.unicef.org/kazakhstan/promoting-childrens-rights-in-kazakhstan
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