Regional forum of women was held in Atyrau

A regional forum of women "Zhetistik Zholdary: Ayelder Belsendіlіginіn Kogamdagy Roli"  (Ways to Success: the Role of Women's Activism in Society) was held in Atyrau, the Press Service of the akim of the region reports.

Akim of Atyrau region Makhambet Dosmukhambetov, who took part in the event, noted the great role of women and mothers in the formation and strengthening of statehood in the years of sovereignty.

"Your work is clearly manifested in the historical successes of thirty years. Especially, your contribution to strengthening family values ​​during this period is invaluable. Important documents have been adopted in order to improve family policy and state support for mothers and children, and a whole system has been created in this direction. Family Day is celebrated in Kazakhstan, a national model of social support for families with children has been formed. Along with this, the national competition "Mereili Otbasy" (Nice Family) is held annually, and many specific events are being implemented. Such beneficial measures have a positive effect on strengthening the foundations of each family. All this, ultimately, determines the future of the country," the head of the region said, voicing some indicators of the region.

For example, in the region there are more than 10 thousand Mothers - heroines. This year, 222 families have been provided with housing from the housing stock of local executive bodies. Along with this, about 400 families found housing within the framework of the Bakytty Otbasy program. According to statistics, 85% of teachers, 72% of health workers and 60% of civil servants in the region are women.

"Women entrepreneurs are also contributing to the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the region. The number of women-led small and medium-sized businesses increased by 8% compared to last year, exceeding 26,000. This is about 45% of all registered small and medium-sized businesses," M. Dosmukhambetov noted.

Rashilya Mursaliyeva, holder of the Parasat (Nobility) and Kurmet (Respect) orders, Honorary Citizen of the Atyrau region, who delivered a speech, said: "We worked in difficult times, there were many difficulties. And in that period, women worked on an equal footing with men, proving their important role in society. These difficulties are now behind us. All this is, in the end, the achievement of independence. I want to emphasize that both Elbasy and the Head of State have always provided and continue to provide support to women. It certainly inspires us," she said.

Along with this, women who successfully proved themselves in various industries spoke at the forum, talking about the role of women in society.

Also, a group of women involved in active social activities in the region were presented with letters of thanks from the chairman of the National Commission for Women and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the akim of the region.