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The society of Kazakhstan is often blamed for immaturity. Authorities tend to call civil protests marginal, and blame people for dependency from time to time. However, urban activism that has been widespread in recent years in Astana has become the model of struggle for political participation in the city’s life and the ability of civic activists to promote public interests constructively despite difficult dialogue with authorities.
As of the beginning of 2020, Kyrgyzstan had about 2.5 million children under 18, including 45 per cent of children under 7, according to the National Statistical Committee. But many families are left unprotected and without custody because of labour migration and difficult social situation.
According to experts, the problem won’t be solved by toughened punishment only. It requires a complex approach.