ON THE ISSUE OF LEGAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN KYRGYZSTAN AT THE PRESENT STAGE

Abstract

This article is devoted to the analysis of the legal protection system for children in the Kyrgyz Republic within the context of contemporary socio-legal realities. The authors examine existing mechanisms for safeguarding the rights of minors, as well as assess the compliance of national legislation with international standards. It is highlighted that Kyrgyzstan has legislation regulating the protection of children's rights, functioning commissions on children's affairs, social services, and ongoing work by the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection and Migration and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main legal and institutional problems hindering effective child protection are identified, including cases of violence, bureaucratic barriers, and insufficient coordination among authorized bodies. The necessity for comprehensive legislative reform and improved interagency cooperation is emphasized. The article provides statistical data and practical examples that confirm the relevance of the topic. Concrete measures are proposed to strengthen the protection of children's rights, including regulatory, organizational, and preventive actions. This work may be useful for lawyers, human rights defenders, social workers, as well as specialists in education and public policy engaged in ensuring the rights and welfare of children in the Kyrgyz Republic.