Heads of religious associations of the East Kazakhstan region against corruption

On June 22, 2022, in order to strengthen the principles of intolerance to corruption offenses in society, to raise awareness of representatives of religious denominations, a meeting of the Club of Leaders of Religious Associations of East Kazakhstan Region was held on the basis of the Church «Спасение» of Evangelical Christians Baptists.

Representatives of all religious denominations of the region and employees of the Department for Religious Affairs of East Kazakhstan Region took part in this event.

Deputy Head of the Department for Religious Affairs Askar Isabaev held an explanatory conversation about the measures taken to prevent and suppress, toughen measures aimed at minimizing and eradicating corruption. He also called on the leaders of religious associations to explain to parishioners during religious services and events about the prohibition of bribery, about how this is a sinful path for a believer, and about how corruption can negatively affect social development. In addition, he stressed the importance of paying special attention to the younger generation, with an emphasis on the fact that the more actively young people begin to voluntarily participate in the life of society, the more surely society will unite on the basis of values, among which respect for all people, responsiveness, integrity and honesty, solidarity and patriotism should be the main ones.

Following the meeting, representatives of religious denominations exchanged views and expressed their readiness to contribute to the formation of an anti-corruption culture in society.