Legal culture and volunteering - the foundation for building a responsible society

    On November 2, an insightful meeting titled "Volunteering, Law, and Order: The Foundation of Societal Development" was held at the Faculty of Law of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

   The event was organized under the leadership of the Head of the department of customs, financial, and environmental law, doctor of legal sciences, professor Guldana Amangeldiyevna Kuanaliyeva, with the participation of representatives from the student legal clinic operating under the department.

    The main objective of the meeting was to enhance students' civic responsibility, expand their legal literacy, explain the significance of volunteer work, develop youth community engagement, and strengthen the principles of "Law and Order" in society.

     The event featured specially invited experts with extensive experience in human rights defense, the legal profession, psychology, and volunteer services, who shared their professional insights:

      Lyazzat Bekmukhanbetovna Rakisheva – Lawyer, human rights defender, and President of the "Human Rights Lawyers" Public Foundation;

      Raikhan Serikovna Yeldesbayeva – Advocate of the Almaty City Bar Association;

      Zhenisgul Zhaparkhanovna Khabayeva – Psychologist and national psychologist-trainer;

      Serik Kambarbayev – Ambassador of the "Asar Ume" Foundation project and Head of External Communications;

      Nursultan Birkilenov – Head of the Department for Development and Volunteer Relations at the "Asar Ume" Foundation.

    During the meeting, the participants shared their experiences in developing the volunteer movement, strengthening cooperation among community organizations, and providing media support for social projects.

     Furthermore, special attention was paid to the interconnectedness of legal education and volunteer activities. It was emphasized that serving the community encompasses core values such as respecting citizens' rights, complying with legal requirements, fostering a culture of mutual assistance and charity, and contributing to the public good.

   The experts provided students with comprehensive information on legal literacy, human rights protection, the social significance of voluntary service, youth civic engagement, and mutual responsibility in society.

    During the event, students asked questions and engaged in an open dialogue with the professionals. This enabled future lawyers to bridge their theoretical knowledge with practical experience, explore various dimensions of professional career paths, and examine opportunities for participating in volunteer initiatives.

    Such meetings contribute to increasing the social responsibility of young people, shaping their civic stance, and expanding their legal culture and professional worldview. In addition, they cultivate qualities of humanity, justice, and compassion in future specialists, motivating them to actively serve for the benefit of society.