Minister Responds to Rumors About Reduction of Maternity Leave in Belarus
Since March 1, on the instructions of Alexander Lukashenka, at least one nursery group has been opened in every district of Belarus. Following this, concerns arose in society that the next step would be a reduction in maternity leave.
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Minister of Education Andrei Ivanets, speaking in Fanipal, stated that such rumors are baseless. The official explained the creation of new nursery groups as a concern for women.
«We understand: mothers should have the opportunity not only to return to work, although that is also important, but also to make time for themselves,» — quotes the minister, fanipol.by reports.
According to Ivanets, new groups in kindergartens are being created precisely as an additional option, so that parents have more time for work and leisure.