The members of the Ombudsman's National Preventive Group conducted monitoring visits

The members of the Ombudsman’s National Preventive Group (NPG) conducted monitoring in boarding schools of the Ministry of Science and Education, including the Sumgait City Boarding Gymnasium and a Sumgait City Special School for Children with Limited Health Opportunities, within the framework of the national preventive mechanism activities. 

During the visits, treatment issues and the existing situation in these institutions were monitored. The implementation status of the previously given recommendations was assessed, and documentation was checked. A talk was held with the staff of these institutions and children.

It was found that several previously identified shortcomings at the Sumgait City Boarding Gymnasium had been addressed. However, there is a need for major repairs in the dormitory. The NPG members had confidential meetings with children to investigate the treatment-related issues.

In addition, it was observed that some of the issues previously identified at the Sumgait City Specialized School for Children with Limited Health Opportunities such as the lack of special ramps and the ventilation system, still remain.

The Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan will be appealed regarding the outcomes of the monitoring.