The orphanage graduate will receive half a million soms thanks to the intervention of the ombudsman

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A former orphanage resident will now be able to receive social assistance in the amount of 518,000 soms thanks to the support of the ombudsman. This was reported by the press service of the country's chief human rights defender.

In 2025, employees of the akiykatchy institute conducted a monitoring of children's institutions in the Chuy region, during which they checked living conditions and the observance of children's rights. "As a result of the inspection, violations were identified, for which recommendations were made for their elimination," the statement said.

It was found that some orphans were not receiving the state benefits they were entitled to. For example, M. B., born in 2008, has been living in an orphanage with her sister since 2017 after the death of their parents. In 2015, she underwent a medical and social expert commission (MSEC) evaluation, which established her disability, assigned her benefits, as well as psychiatric monitoring and training under an inclusive program.

“However, after being transferred to the orphanage in 2017, the payments were suspended because the girl did not undergo a repeated MSEC evaluation,” the press service reported. “For eight years, no actions were taken to undergo the commission.”

The Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jamila Jamambaeva, sent letters to the General Prosecutor's Office and the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration requesting increased oversight of the rights of orphans and ensuring the payment of unpaid benefits.

As a result of the investigation, the Ministry of Labor took disciplinary measures against the employees who committed violations, and the benefits for the girl with a disability were restored from 2017 until May 1, 2026.

Thus, 518,000 soms will be transferred to her deposit account.

Photo on the main page: press service of the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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