During the meeting between Minister of Labour Askarberk Imangaziev and UNICEF Representative in Kyrgyzstan Samman Thapa, issues concerning returned citizens and their families were reviewed. The main focus was on ensuring children's access to medical and educational services, as well as providing psychological assistance.
Support plans and needs assessment
The parties discussed the possibility of engaging UNICEF experts to conduct an assessment of the need for psychologists and to develop a mentorship programme for specialists. Training events are also planned for both social workers and the repatriated families themselves.
- Conducting joint field trips to the regions to assess the living conditions of returned families and determine their needs
- Checking the availability of social, medical and educational services for returned citizens
- The labour minister's proposal to hold interagency meetings to review the results of the work and determine further support measures
General statements by the parties
Samman Thapa expressed readiness to support the ministry's initiatives. In turn, UNICEF representatives stressed the critical importance of protecting children's rights and assisting families returned from conflict zones.
