Kyrgyz Ombudsman finds rights violations at Chui boarding school
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Kyrgyz Ombudsman Jamilya Jamanbaeva found unsanitary conditions, health problems, and social benefit gaps at a Chui region boarding school for orphans. Six children attempted to flee the facility in the past year. She called on local authorities to fence the territory and ensure children's safety.
Key Facts
- The boarding school houses 88 children, and 71 underwent medical examinations.
- Nearly all examined children had dental diseases, and some had eczema, thyroid problems, or vision issues.
- Six children attempted to flee the institution in the past year.
- Six orphans are not receiving legally mandated social benefits, and alimony is not being collected for some children despite court rulings.
Inspection Findings
Ombudsman Jamilya Jamanbaeva inspected living conditions, education, health, safety, and social and property rights at the Chui region boarding school for orphans and children without parental care. The monitoring revealed that the territory is not fenced, some sanitary facilities are inadequate, bedding needs replacement, and garbage has accumulated on the grounds. Jamanbaeva called on local authorities to fence the territory and ensure children's safety.
Health and Social Gaps
Of 71 children who underwent medical examinations, nearly all were found to have dental diseases, and some had eczema, thyroid problems, and vision issues. Most girls were found to have head lice. Six orphans are not receiving legally mandated social benefits, and alimony is not being collected for some children despite court rulings. The Ombudsman called on state bodies to eliminate the violations and fully ensure children's rights and legal interests.
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