12-year-old girl who gave birth will continue her education at school

Tengrinews.kz - A 12-year-old schoolgirl who gave birth will continue her studies at school. This was announced by the chairman of the Committee for children rights protection Nasymzhan Ospanova.
Responding to journalists' questions at a briefing by the Central Communications Service, Ospanova said that the minor suspect is currently in a psychiatric hospital.

"A criminal case has been initiated. The incident occurred at home with a minor relative in October 2023. The minor is in a psychiatric hospital, examinations are underway. The case is under control of the Committee for children rights protection", commented Ospanova.

She added that the 12-year-old girl will continue her education at school, with support including psychological and pedagogical assistance.

"Assistance will be provided: both psychological and pedagogical, among other things. Children's rights to education are protected by the Constitution," the committee chairwoman summarised.

12-year-old girl became pregnant following a rape incident. She will turn 13 in a few weeks. The criminal investigation into the rape is ongoing, with the 17-year-old relative suspected and detained in April.
New details have emerged regarding the life of a 12-year-old schoolgirl who gave birth to a child in the Pavlodar region after being raped. The young mother may not return to her previous home with her parents due to the poor living conditions.