An individual from Kyzylorda, who was an orphan, was unaware of her entitlement to state housing for a considerable period. However, upon applying at the akimat, she received a rejection.
In a landmark decision, a court in the Kyzylorda region of Kazakhstan has ruled in favour of a single mother, granting her housing registration rights that were established at the time of her school graduation and receipt of her diploma on June 20, 2008.
The plaintiff, who was raised in the Makarenko Children's Home from 1996 to 2008, faced a series of challenges after leaving the home. She got married in 2016 and had a son who was later diagnosed with a third-degree disability. Despite her vulnerable circumstances, she was denied housing registration by the local housing department, leading her to file a lawsuit.
The court found that the relevant authorities had been inactive and had not registered the plaintiff in time as a needy person for housing. The first instance court's decision came into force, and the plaintiff was granted the right to housing registration from the date specified in her school graduation.
Kazakhstan's laws and policies governing housing rights do not explicitly reference orphan-specific housing rights. However, this case sets a significant precedent, highlighting the importance of ensuring housing rights for all socially vulnerable groups, including orphans.
The plaintiff, who belongs to a socially vulnerable group and has the right to state housing, expressed her gratitude for the court's decision. She was previously unaware of her right to housing from the state housing fund as a graduate of a children's home.
This case serves as a reminder of the need for clearer policies and awareness campaigns to ensure that all vulnerable individuals understand their rights and have access to the necessary support systems. The plaintiff's journey underscores the importance of advocating for housing rights and seeking legal recourse when necessary.
While this case is specific to the Kyzylorda region, it opens up discussions about orphan housing rights across Kazakhstan. To obtain more information on this topic, one might need to consult Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection or local NGOs working with orphans in various regions. Further research could also involve academic or governmental reports on social welfare or housing rights for vulnerable children in Kazakhstan.
- In light of this landmark decision, it is crucial to consider extending social welfare and housing rights to other vulnerable groups, such as mental health patients, to ensure their health-and-wellness and overall well-being.
- As the plaintiff's case illustrates, orphans often face many challenges in navigating their rights, including the right to housing and mental health support services, making it essential to educate and advocate for them in the realm of science, including social sciences and policy-making.
