TRAINING "BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF STATE AUTHORITIES TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO TRAFFICKED PERSONS
On July 29, 2022, within the framework of the USAID-funded "Safe Migration in Central Asia" project, implemented by Winrock International, organized a training on "Building the Capacity of State Representatives to Provide Services to Victims of Human Trafficking".
During the training, representatives from the education, health and labor inspection sectors enhanced their knowledge in the field of human trafficking. Trainers of the PA LCWI "Sana Sezim" shared their knowledge on gender-sensitive human trafficking, types of exploitation, and international and national laws on human trafficking. Participants consolidated their knowledge during practical exercises and Q&A sessions.
THE CONFERENCE "PREVENTION AND COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS" WAS HELD
On July 28, 2022, on the eve of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, which is annually celebrated on July 30, at the initiative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan the conference "Prevention and Combating Trafficking in Persons" was held.
The conference was attended by Elvira Azimova, Kazakhstan's commissioner for human rights, members of NGOs, international organizations and government agencies. On behalf of the PA LCWI "Sana Sezim" the director of the organization Shakhnoza Khassanova made a speech about the importance of a comprehensive partnership in the fight against human trafficking.
VISIT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN IN ALMATY
On July 13, 2022 representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Almaty were welcomed in the office of the PA LCWI "Sana Sezim". During the reception the issues of migrants from Uzbekistan, documentation and trafficking in persons were discussed.
VISIT BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE U.S. EMBASSY IN KAZAKHSTAN, USAID, AND WINROCK INTERNATIONAL
On July 8, 2022 Peter Young, the Acting Mission Director of the US Agency for International Development (#USAID) visited the Legal Centre for Women’s Initiatives Sana Sezim NGO in Shymkent together with Winrock International (@Winrock) Chief of Party of the USAID Safe Migration in Central Asia (SMICA) Ellie Valentine.
OUTREACH WORK ABOUT THE SITUATION OF TAJIK MIGRANTS
On June 29, 2022 within the framework of the project "Support for Tajik Migrants in Kazakhstan" funded by the USAID and implemented by Winrock International, staff of the PA LCWI "Sana Sezim" conducted outreach work in highly dense public places in the city of Shymkent. In the course of the campaign booklets were distributed with information about the situation of Tajik migrants and organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan helping them. Employees answered questions of interest, thereby raising awareness among residents and guests of Shymkent city.
FIRST MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISCUSSION OF THE CONCEPT FOR THE DRAFT LAW "ON COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN"
On June 17, 2022,the first meeting of the working group on the development and discussion of the concept for the draft Law "On Combating Human Trafficking in the Republic of Kazakhstan" was held at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Under the chairmanship of the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Sadenov, important aspects that need to be included in the concept of the bill were discussed.
INFORMATION AND EXPLANATORY WORK WITH EMPLOYERS OF SHYMKENT ON THE EMPLOYMENT OF MIGRANTS
Within the framework of the project, supported by the USAID and implemented by the Winrock International, employees of the PA LCWI "Sana Sezim" from June 14 to 16, 2022 carried out information and explanatory work with employers of Shymkent on the employment of migrants. During the work information was provided on the rights of migrants and assistance to Tajik migrants working in Kazakhstan. The contact information of the center "Sana Sezim", where we provide free legal, psychosocial assistance to Tajik migrants in Shymkent city and Turkestan region, was also distributed.
MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR COMBATING THE WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR
On June 12,2022 on the eve of the World Day Against Child Labor, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Kazakhstan held a meeting of the National Coordinating Council for combating the worst forms of child labor.
LECTURE FOR STUDENTS AT THE INDUSTRIAL-TECHNICAL COLLEGE ON BULLYING
Bullying is systematic, repeated violence directed at a child. In the process of bullying a child is given unpleasant nicknames, his/her belongings are taken away and things are damaged. Also affected children are physically and mentally abused. According to statistics, 300,000 children in Kazakhstan suffer from bullying every year.
On June 8, 2022to raise awareness about bullying among children, specialists from the PA LCWI "Sana Sezim" held a lecture for students at the Industrial-Technical College. The lecture provided information about types of bullying, protection of children's rights and assistance to victims. The video was followed by a discussion on the impact of bullying on children's lives.
CONSULTATIONS ON DOCUMENTATION IN THE CO-WORKING ZONE OF THE CIVIC ALLIANCE
On June 2, 2022 lawyers of the PA LCWI "Sana Sezim" conducted consultations on documentation for 2 days. Residents of Shymkent city and Turkestan region were informed in the co-working zone of the Civic Alliance of Shymkent city on the issues of refusal of the Soviet passport, acquisition of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan and documenting stateless persons. Free legal assistance and consultations on documentation would not have been possible without the support of UNHCR and the implementation of a joint project in Shymkent city and three regions of Kazakhstan (Turkistan, Zhambyl, Kyzylorda).