At the JASTAR DAY festival in Astana, held to mark International Youth Day, participants were informed about drug crime prevention, legal culture, and protection from internet threats. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The event took place at the Astana Amphitheater. In addition to the creative and cultural program, the organizers included blocks dedicated to youth safety and improving legal literacy.
The festival was attended by representatives of the Committee on Combating Drug Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. They spoke about the prevention of drug-related crimes, healthy lifestyles, compliance with legislation, and risks on the internet.
Bakhytzhan Amirkhanov, head of the committee's department and police colonel, noted the importance of an open format of work with young people.
"Youth is our future. Therefore, our duty is to promote a healthy lifestyle among them and explain the importance of preventing crimes and offenses. Every young person must understand the consequences of their actions and comply with the requirements of the law," said Amirkhanov.
Special attention was paid to risks in the information space. According to the MIA representative, it is important for young people to verify incoming information and not agree to dubious offers that may be related to involvement in criminal activity.
"Currently, young people receive information from social networks and various internet platforms. Therefore, it is necessary not to believe false information, not to succumb to dubious offers, and to verify the accuracy of information," Amirkhanov noted.
The festival also promoted the "Taza Kazakhstan" initiative. Participants were told about environmental protection, maintaining cleanliness in public places, and environmental responsibility.
In addition, the program included topics on career guidance, labor education, digitalization, and artificial intelligence. The organizers linked these areas to the adaptation of youth to the modern labor market, mastering new technologies, and choosing a future profession.
The festival concluded with a concert program featuring Kazakhstani artists.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that about 3,000 people took part in an event in Astana dedicated to International Youth Day. In an address to participants, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that support for youth will remain one of the key priorities of the state, and also noted the development of education, science, innovation, and volunteering.