Maria Lvova-Belova visits the Republic of Khakassia

At a working meeting with Head of the Republic
of Khakassia and chair of the regional government Valentin Konovalov Konovalov ValentinHead of the Republic of Khakassia – Prime Minister of the Republic of Khakassia , the Children’s
Rights Commissioner stressed the importance of preventing the causes of orphanhood and reducing the number of social orphans. Maria Lvova-Belova Lvova-Belova MariaPresidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights
believes that the family support system must be adjusted to ensure that
children are separated from parents only in critical situations.
The Commissioner pointed out that the performance evaluation system for managers of children’s social institutions often
focuses only on the efforts to place children in care, with no attention given
to the work to return them to their families or to maintain communication with
parents. The main goal, however, is to preserve the family circle for a child
and to assist families in resolving issues and overcoming difficulties.
There are no specialised institutions for children
under the age of three left without parental care and they live in hospitals
without any legal status. According to Maria Lvova-Belova, a solution will be
found, in cooperation with Khakassian authorities, to overturn the situation.
At the meeting with heads of the republican
bodies and institutions responsible for preventing neglect of minors and wrongdoings by minors, as well as with members of the Commission for Minors’
Affairs and Protection of Their Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova presented
recommendations for improving the child protection system in Khakassia.
She reported that following the nationwide
inspection, a report will be prepared for the President by June 1, 2025,
outlining proposals for improving the system of preventing social orphanhood across
the country. Additionally, a registry of most common issues and solutions will
be developed, along with a map of successful practices and a ranking of regions
by their progress in preventing social orphanhood. The Commissioner stressed
that the ranking should be used by regional governments as guidance for further
improvements.
During the working trip, Maria Lvova-Belova and Valentin Konovalov gifted cars to 12 families with seven or more children. The Commissioner wished the families more quality time together.
The Children’s Rights Commissioner visited the Teremok Republican Children’s Home and a social rehabilitation centre for minors. She held public reception hours and met with the families of special
military operation personnel killed in action at the Defender of the Fatherland
Foundation.