In order to prevent adolescents from being engaged in heavy work and types of work unsuitable for their age, a preventive raid called "Trud-Podrostok" was conducted in Manas. As part of this effort, checks were carried out at the city's markets, where dozens of minors engaged in trade were identified.
How the raid is conducted and what it means for citizens
The checks are being conducted jointly by staff of the social development department of the city mayor's office, the family and child protection department of the city department of labor, social security and migration, and the juvenile affairs inspectorate of the city department of internal affairs. The main task of the effort is to stop the illegal employment of minors.
- Explanatory talks were held with the families of the minors.
- Relevant warnings were issued regarding illegal labor.
- In Kyrgyzstan, engaging minors in prohibited types of labor is unacceptable and is protected by law.
