«Southern Kazakhstan» № 44 (18.586), 17.03.2009.

Elina Yenikeyeva, lawyer of NGO “Sana Sezim”.

The alternative-the public defender

Disputes including judicial one can happen in life of every person. But it is very difficult to assert own rights and interests. In this case the help of professional lawyers is very necessary.

In article 13 of Constitution of Republic Kazakhstan It is noted that every citizen has the right on obtaining free legal assistance. Human right defenders from the number of students of faculty of law work in NGO “Sana Sezim”, they provide free legal assistance to the society. They conduct consultations not only in the office but also accompany the clients in law enforcement agencies and government agencies. Public defenders have received 194 complaints on Hotline number 56-47-54 for 5 months of work. Staff of NGO “Sana Sezim” had to work on difficult situations related to family-marriage relations, human trafficking and rights of migrants, drawing up and receiving of pensions.

If you need free legal assistance, apply to the office NGO “Sana Sezim” on the address Republic Avenue, home22, flat 4 or  call Hotline: 56-47-54.