A MEETING WAS HELD IN TURKESTAN TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF STRENGTHENING THE INSTITUTION OF THE FAMILY AND PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

A MEETING WAS HELD IN TURKESTAN TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF STRENGTHENING THE INSTITUTION OF THE FAMILY AND PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

On January 21, 2021, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to hold a broad discussion with the civil community and take into account all opinions on the planned measures to protect the rights of women and children, prevent domestic violence. In order to implement the instructions of the Head of State, meetings with the population are held in each region of the country to improve the norms of legislation aimed at preserving family values, preventing domestic violence and strengthening the institution of the family.

In this regard, today the chairman of the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, deputy of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Lazzat Ramazanova paid a working visit to the Turkestan region.
First deputy akim of the region Arman Zhetpisbayev held a meeting with Lazzat Kerimkulovna, where he spoke about the ongoing work in this direction.
In addition, Lazzat Ramazanova met with representatives of the public of the region, held a meeting on strengthening the institution of the family and preventing domestic violence.
The meeting was opened and led by deputy akim of the region Rashid Ayupov. The event was attended by heads of relevant spheres, members of non-governmental organizations and intellectuals on the protection of the rights of women and children, prevention of domestic violence. Veterans and members of public organizations also shared their opinions, noting that the issue on the agenda is very important for society.