Opening the discussion, Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova‑Belova underscored the importance of expanding long-term cooperation with business on social issues and shared her own experience in this sphere. With the support of companies, supportive infrastructure is being developed across the regions: crisis centres, day-care centres for children with disabilities, and dedicated spaces for teenagers are opening.
As a result, 4,000 children with disabilities are currently receiving qualified assistance from specialists. The 24 crisis centres established have enabled 700 families to access temporary shelter, legal advice and psychological support.
Maria Lvova‑Belova emphasised that, together with socially responsible business and non-profit organisations, a system of “family money-boxes” is operational in several regions, ensuring prompt provision of targeted assistance to parents facing crisis situations. Furthermore, business facilitates the employment of teenagers and supports the establishment of Pulsar educational family spaces in the new regions, as well as teenage centres.
Maria Lvova‑Belova called upon representatives of major business to support the projects of the institution of Commissioners for Children’s Rights and invited them to join the board of trustees of the Children’s Protection Fund, which she chairs by decision of the President.
Additionally, the Commissioner announced a joint campaign – Good Signal – with the Tricolor company and the Country for Children foundation, during which 2,000 families across the country will receive satellite dishes.
In conclusion, Maria Lvova‑Belova noted that there are many tasks facing the institution of Commissioners in partnership with socially responsible business.