Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan – 7 October 2024 – From 1 to 3 October, the OSCE Department of Transnational Threats, together with the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, organized a major multi-stakeholder workshop in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, aimed at strengthening interinstitutional relations. cooperation in the prevention of delinquency among young people. This initiative brought together 30 representatives from law enforcement and social services, including key participants from the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.
The central aim of the workshop was to foster effective collaboration between different agencies to ensure that young people at risk, regardless of their gender, are deterred from engaging in criminal avenues. Through a series of interactive sessions, participants were encouraged to identify, assess and prioritize real cases of juvenile delinquency, while collaboratively developing strategies to address the underlying causes of criminal behavior.
“Preventing youth crime is a priority in Kyrgyzstan,” said Nurzhan Adylova, head of the public security service department in the Ministry of Interior. “This workshop was an effective platform for us to explore ways to improve cooperation between law enforcement, schools and social workers, with the aim of promoting a culture of lawful behavior from an early age. »
The workshop represents a key component of the OSCE multi-year extra-budgetary project entitled “Enhancing Youth Crime and Drug Use Prevention through Legality Education and Awareness Campaigns Against the Threats of Organized Crime and Corruption.” This project received main funding from Germany, as well as additional support from countries including Andorra, Finland, Italy, Norway and Poland.
By fostering collaboration and developing common strategies, the workshop aimed to establish a more coherent approach to preventing youth crime in Kyrgyzstan. The engagement of various stakeholders highlights their commitment to addressing the root causes of youth crime, ultimately seeking to empower young people through education and support systems, while instilling in them a strong sense of community responsibility.
At the end of the workshop, participants left with a renewed commitment to working together, sharing ideas and strategies that could pave the way for a safer environment for Kyrgyzstan’s youth. A focus on early prevention and inter-agency cooperation is expected to play a crucial role in steering at-risk individuals away from crime, thereby fostering a brighter future for the country’s youth.
Originally published in The European Times.
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