38 Azerbaijani children that returned from Iraq are involved in rehabilitation programs

Baku/29.10.21/Turan: 38 Azerbaijani children who returned from Iraq the day before have been involved in rehabilitation and reintegration programs. This was reported by the Ministry of Labor and Social  Security of Population on October 29.

Seventeen children have been placed in the Social Services Agency facilities under the Ministry of Labor, and twenty one in the institutions of the Ministry of Health instituitions.

Earlier representatives of appropriate Azerbaijani institutions, detached to Iraq, conducted primary medical and psychological examination of the Azerbaijani children held in penitentiary institutions and orphanages. They were provided with necessary aid.

Upon return, a psychologist and a social worker were assigned to each child. Note that the rehabilitation and reintegration programs started on the basis of individual plan and in cooperation with relevant state structures.

With the support of social partners, the children will be handed over to their families and close relatives.

 At the next stage, socio-psychological assistance will be provided to children over a long period of time.

Also, psychosocial rehabilitation measures are planned to be held in the families where the children will live.- 06D-