Children's helpline received over 45,000 calls since beginning of 2022: minister

Bishkek, July 15, 2022. /Kabar/. Since the beginning of the year, 111 children’s helpline has received 45 thousand 29 calls, Minister of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan Kudaibergen Bazarbaev told at a press conference at Kabar News Agency.

On average about 298 calls were received per day, he added.

"In total, out of 45 thousand 29 calls, 1 thousand 256 came through the ministry, of which children - 304, adults - 952," Bazarbaev said.

111 helpline for children has been working since Sept. 10, 2015. Its main task is to protect the rights of children, providing psychological assistance to children, adolescents and their parents. Psychologists provide assistance around the clock. Calls from all service providers are free of charge.