A legal awareness meeting for first-year students was held at Khalel Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University as part of Adaptation Week within the framework of the “Law and Order” principle.
The meeting was organized as part of the project “Legal Education of Youth – The Basis of an Anti-Corruption Worldview” implemented by the Republican Public Association “ZHANARU” National Anti-Corruption Movement.
The purpose of the event was to increase students’ legal literacy, explain their rights and responsibilities, and provide important information on preventing drug-related crimes, gambling addiction, cybercrime, and extremism.
The event was moderated by Sairan Seifullin, Director of the Department of Youth Policy.
In his opening remarks, Laila Koishygyulova, Vice-Rector for Social Affairs and Youth Policy, emphasized that young people’s knowledge of legal requirements, observance of public order, and responsible attitude toward their actions are important foundations for building a safe society.
Aibol Idirisov, Police Major and operational officer of the Drug Crime Counteraction Department of the Police Department of Atyrau Region, spoke to the students about the harmful effects of drugs on human health and life. He also explained the legal requirements and liability measures related to drug-related crimes and encouraged students to stay away from harmful habits.
Askar Izbassarov, Director of the “Zhangyru” Rehabilitation Center and a member of the Council for the Prevention of Drug-Related Offenses under the Police Department of Atyrau Region, spoke about the causes of gambling addiction and other forms of dependency, as well as their negative impact on people’s lives. He provided detailed information on preventing addiction, ways to overcome it, and the importance of seeking professional assistance in a timely manner.
Dauren Mukhanbetaliyev, Police Captain and operational officer of the Cybercrime Counteraction Department of the Police Department of Atyrau Region, explained common types of cybercrime using practical examples. He provided practical advice on protecting oneself from internet fraud, safeguarding personal information, avoiding suspicious links, and not sharing bank details with strangers.
Azamat Satayev, Police Major and operational officer of the Extremism Counteraction Department of the Police Department of Atyrau Region, spoke about the threats posed by extremism to society and measures to prevent it. He called on young people to protect themselves from the influence of destructive ideologies, critically assess suspicious information on social media, and develop religious literacy through reliable sources.
During the meeting, students had the opportunity to ask specialists questions of interest to them and received comprehensive information on legal safety.
The meeting contributed to the development of students’ legal culture, fostering respect for the law and a deeper sense of responsibility.
