Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University hosted a city-wide forum titled “Safe Family – Strong Society”, dedicated to preventing domestic violence. The event was organised at the initiative of the Commission on Women’s Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the Akim of Atyrau Region.
The forum brought together the university’s faculty members, students, representatives of law enforcement agencies and sector specialists.
Opening the forum, Chairman of the Board – Rector Salamat Idrissov emphasised the importance of the initiative for society:
“The family is the foundation of society and should be a sacred home that serves as the safest and most precious environment for every person. Mutual respect, understanding and responsibility within the family are among the key values of a strong society. Therefore, preventing domestic violence, bullying and cyberbullying, stalking and all forms of abuse is not solely the responsibility of individual professionals, but a shared responsibility of society as a whole,” said Chairman of the Board – Rector Salamat Idrissov.
The main objectives of the forum were to strengthen the institution of the family, promote a culture of mutual respect and responsibility, explore effective ways to create a safe environment, and enhance young people’s legal literacy.
During the forum, presentations were delivered by international experts, police officers, heads of crisis centres and university scholars. In particular, Associate Professor Lyaila Koishygulova analysed the historical background of the issue and international experience, while Associate Professor of the Department of Psychology and Pedagogy Nursulu Imangaliyeva examined the psychological and social causes of violence.
At the conclusion of the event, a number of police officers and sector specialists who had demonstrated active involvement in preventing offences and providing social and legal support to families were recognised with awards.
