As part of the second international forum of Central Asian ombudsmen in Astana, participants examined Kazakhstan's experience in protecting children's rights, supporting families, and strengthening constitutional guarantees for minors.
The forum, titled 'Voice of Children: National Strategies and Safe Digital Environment,' served as a platform for sharing experiences between countries in the region and discussing practical methods for ensuring child protection.
Excursions and Programs
During the second day of the forum, delegations visited Secondary School No. 101 in Astana. This school implements educational and developmental activities in accordance with Kazakhstan's national program 'Adal Azamat.' This program aims to foster honesty, responsibility, patriotism, and respect for the law among students through modern digital educational methods.
According to the information presented, a similar model is being implemented in 217 schools across Kazakhstan. School No. 101 has also introduced digital solutions designed to combat bullying, provide psychological assistance to students, and prevent suicides.
Participants were introduced to the work of Kazakhstan's 24-hour state contact center, named '111.' This system allows children to request help via QR codes placed in educational institutions. Children can contact specialists by phone or through written messages; the system is designed to promptly identify children's problems and needs and ensure their access to appropriate support.
The program also included visits to the 'Januya' Family Support Center and the Department for Child Protection. These institutions assist families by providing social, psychological, and legal support.
Discussion of Constitutional Aspects
On October 28, 2026, forum participants met with Elvira Azimova, Chairman of the Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan. Azimova presented information on the constitutional reforms conducted in Kazakhstan, their significance for the state and society, as well as new constitutional provisions aimed at ensuring the rights and freedoms of children.
Special attention was paid to cases concerning the interests of children reviewed by the Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan, as well as the content of the judicial decisions issued in these cases. Participants also exchanged views on the experience of Central Asian countries in the field of constitutional justice, including approaches to protecting children's rights through constitutional mechanisms.
The practical part of the forum focused on sharing experiences between countries in the region and strengthening international cooperation on child protection issues. The visits and discussions allowed participants to examine Kazakhstan's institutional and digital approaches to supporting children and families, as well as the legal mechanisms for protecting the rights of minors.
