Geneva, 16 September 2026 – On 15–16 September 2026, during its 101st session, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child considered the combined fifth and sixth periodic reports of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.Kazakhstan’s inter-agency delegation was headed by Zhuldyz Suleimenova, Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the consideration of the reports, the delegation presented the key legislative and institutional reforms aimed at further strengthening the national system for safeguarding children’s rights and well-being.It was noted that Kazakhstan is home to approximately 6.9 million children, who account for around 34 per cent of the country’s population. Ensuring their rights, safety and well-being remains among the Government’s key policy priorities.Particular attention was given to the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, adopted in March 2026. The Basic Law strengthened guarantees relating to family policy and the protection of minors, while also enshrining the right to free secondary education in public educational institutions.A key element in the further development of state policy in this area is the Children of Kazakhstan Concept for 2026–2030, which brings together measures relating to safety, education, healthcare and social support. Regional departments for children’s rights have been established, the system of guardianship authorities has been expanded, and targeted support for children and families is being introduced.The delegation also presented measures to prevent violence against children, combat bullying and cyberbullying, strengthen psychological support services, and further develop the nationwide 24-hour “111” contact centre.Special emphasis was placed on the transition from institutional care to family-based care. Today, 82 per cent of orphans and children deprived of parental care are being raised in family settings.“The ultimate measure of our effectiveness is tangible improvement in the life of every child. Kazakhstan remains open to meaningful dialogue and to the continued strengthening of its national child rights protection system,” Minister Suleimenova stressed.The dialogue also addressed the development of child healthcare, equal access to quality and inclusive education, children’s participation in decisions affecting them, and the protection of their rights in the digital environment.As a specific example of the implementation of its international obligations, Kazakhstan presented its experience in the repatriation, rehabilitation and reintegration of 572 children returned from armed conflict zones in Syria and Iraq under the humanitarian operations “Zhussan” and “Russafa.”The Kazakh delegation reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the consistent improvement of its national system in accordance with its obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols, as well as to continued constructive engagement with United Nations treaty bodies and civil society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1293090?lang=ru

The Demeu Center, located in Astana’s Nura District, provides correctional, developmental, and educational services for children with special needs. This socially significant project was implemented with the support of the Astana city administration, the Department for Investment and Entrepreneurship Development, and the Astana Development Center.The center is designed to meet the needs of children with special needs. Its team includes speech therapists, special education specialists, psychologists, and specialists in movement and music therapy. The center applies such approaches as ABA therapy, Floortime, sensory integration, music therapy, and hippotherapy. It also features a specially equipped gym and two swimming pools.Currently, 70 children attend the center, supported by a team of 42 educators and specialists. Each child follows an individualized program tailored to their specific needs and developmental profile.The center’s founder, speech therapist and special education specialist Lyazzat Temirzhanovna, has nearly 40 years of experience working with children with special needs. According to her, the center’s primary goal is to focus not on a child’s diagnosis, but on their abilities and to help them reach their full potential.As part of government support for the Demeu project, the investor was provided with a land plot free of charge, while organizational and advisory assistance was provided throughout all stages of the project’s implementation.The center’s activities are aimed at developing the potential of children with special needs, helping them adapt to everyday life, and providing families with the professional support they need. The project demonstrates how cooperation between the government and social entrepreneurship can contribute to the implementation of socially significant initiatives. Read more in the Egemen Qazaqstan article “Үміт шырағын жаққан орталық” https://egemen.kz/news/umit-shyragyn-zhaqqan-ortalyq Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1293077?lang=ru

The auction will be held on 1 October 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of Thailand (Bangkok). Form and method of bidding:Ascending-price auction. Object of sale:Official motor vehicle, BMW 740Li, manufactured on 7 November 2013, colour – black, free from any encumbrances. Starting price:USD 3,059.88 (three thousand fifty-nine US dollars and 88 cents). Security deposit (15%):USD 458.98 (four hundred fifty-eight US dollars and 99 cents).The security deposit must be paid no later than 30 September 2026 inclusive. Bank account details will be provided separately. Deadline and place for submission of applications to participate in the auction:30 September 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.To participate in the auction, applicants must submit the following documents to the address of the organiser:an application in the prescribed form;for individuals – a copy of an identity document;for legal entities – copies of the identity document of the legal entity’s representative and a document confirming the state registration of the legal entity in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand;a copy of the payment document confirming payment of the security deposit. Auction procedure and determination of the winner:The auction will be conducted by way of ascending bidding. The participant offering the highest price for the object of sale shall be declared the winner.The winner must sign the sale and purchase agreement within 5 calendar days after the auction. The security deposit shall be credited towards the purchase price. Contact details for inquiries and vehicle inspection:Tel.: +66 63 268 99 02WhatsApp: +66 63 268 99 02Email: kazconsulbangkok@gmail.comAddress: P23 Building, 20th Floor, 11/2 Soi Sukhumvit 23, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana District, Bangkok 10330. The vehicle is sold in its current technical condition (“as is”).Participants are required to carefully review this announcement and the draft sale and purchase agreement, and to inspect the technical condition of the vehicle before paying the security deposit and submitting their applications.Participants may not request any improvements, adjustments or repairs to the vehicle, nor may they request exemption from any taxes, fees or other expenses related to the re-registration of the vehicle or transfer of ownership.The winner must pay the remaining purchase price in full, as well as all applicable taxes, within 10 days from the date of signing the agreement. VAT, customs duties and all re-registration expenses shall be borne by the Buyer.If the successful bidder fails to comply with the terms of the agreement within the prescribed period, the bidder shall be deemed to have waived the right to purchase the vehicle, and any payments made, including the security deposit, shall not be refunded.Bank charges incurred in connection with the transfer of the security deposit shall not be refunded to auction participants.Bid rigging and any other forms of improper interference with the auction process are strictly prohibited.Interested parties may inspect the vehicle at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of Thailand from 17 to 29 September 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., strictly by prior appointment.Requests for inspection appointments and any inquiries may be addressed to the Embassy by telephone at +66 63 268 9902.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1293068?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region informs that in September 2026, the taxpayers of the region will receive notifications from the desk control on the facts of underestimation of the amount of VAT in tax reporting.Notifications are generated automatically by comparing the data of electronic invoices (ESF) and the declaration on the form 300.00.A notification is generated if the supplier of the taxpayer who has filed a claim for a refund of the excess VAT has revealed an underestimation of the VAT amount for goods, works or services sold.The deadline for the execution of the notification is 30 business days from the day following the day of its delivery.Upon receipt of the notification, the taxpayer must:- in case of agreement with violations, submit additional tax reports on the form 300.00;- in case of disagreement, send a written explanation with supporting documents and justification for the absence of violations.Taxpayers are advised to compare the ESF data in advance with the indicators of the declaration of f. 300.00 and regularly check their personal account (ESF IP notifications, Taxpayer's Office).In case of non-elimination of violations within the prescribed period, the state revenue authorities have the right to appoint a tax audit in accordance with the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1293003?lang=ru

Physical and Creative Activities for Persons with Disabilities to Be Held in KokshetauFrom October 5 to 10, a series of physical, creative and public activities dedicated to the Day of Persons with Disabilities will be held in Kokshetau.Persons with disabilities aged 18 and over are invited to participate. The programme includes sports, creative and cultural activities aimed at personal development, communication and mutual support.Participation is free of charge and open to persons with all categories of disabilities.For more information, please contact:+7 747 906 0167, +7 771 164 6926, 29-81-08.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ovp-kokshetauakmo/press/news/details/1293004?lang=ru