She emphasized that migration affects not only adults but also children, citing statistics – 750 children are under guardianship, and in 95% of cases, the guardians are indeed relatives.
The deputy addressed the serious problem of violence against children, which often occurs at the hands of close family members. Many such cases remain unnoticed and hidden.
Kozhokulova pointed out the need to determine how the prosecutor's office and other state bodies identify and address such incidents, as well as how parents are held accountable for leaving their children unsupervised. She proposed discussing the possibility of depriving parental rights for those who leave, leaving young children without proper oversight.
Deputy Attorney General Umutkan Konkubaeva noted that issues related to guardianship are primarily handled by social protection agencies, which keep records. The prosecutor's office supervises, and local efforts continue to monitor the activities of the relevant institutions.
Kozhokulova added that this concerns young children, and the violence experienced in childhood can have a serious impact on their mental health and future. She described the situation of minors left without parents as a "ticking time bomb," emphasizing the need for systemic intervention from state structures, the police, and local services.
