The online training «Cross-border cooperation on information exchange and case management for the protection of children in migration processes» has been launched

The joint project of UNICEF and the Commissioner for Human Rights E. Azimova "Protection of children in migration processes", with the support of the European Union, continues.

Today, an online training for specialists of central and local authorized bodies, non-governmental organizations of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on the topic "Cross-border cooperation on information exchange and case management for the protection of children in migration processes" was launched.

The event will be coached by international sociologists in the field of child protection of migrants Izela Tahsini and Veronika Duci (Albania, Tirana City, University of Tirana).

Participants will discuss International/bilateral treaties that protect the rights of migrants, assess and determine the best interests of the child, learn case management skills with analysis of real situations, as well as maintain a cross-border protocol for the exchange of information.

"Children in the migration process are particularly vulnerable since the mobility of adults does not depend on them. The task of the state is to provide an effective mechanism for eliminating the criminalization of migration processes and supporting the human rights of such children," Elvira Azimova said in her speech.

UNICEF Representative in Kazakhstan Arthur Van Diesen, UNHCR Representative in Central Asia F. H. Schodder, Head of the Humanitarian Sector of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic E. T. Turgunaliev, Ambassador of the European Union to Kyrgyzstan Eduard Auer, Head of the Cooperation Department of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Kazakhstan S. M. Johannes spoke about the tasks, international and national standards for the protection of the rights of migrant children, The UNICEF representative in the Kyrgyz Republic, Christine Jolme, and others.

Within the framework of the training, international experts and specialists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the European Union Mission, the UNHCR Office in Central Asia, and the UNICEF Office in Kazakhstan will share their experience and best practices in working with children in migration processes, taking into account their best interests and human rights.

The online training is held online from April 21 to 23.