State Duma Proceeds With Name Change for a Family and Children Committee
The State Duma of the Russian Federation voted unanimously to rename the committee formerly known as the Committee on Family, Women and Children. The new designation is the Committee for the Protection of the Family, Issues of Paternity, Maternity and Childhood. This decision was announced through the parliament’s official Telegram channel by the committee chairperson.
It was communicated that today’s unanimous vote by MPs across factions reflects a broad consensus on updating the committee’s title to align with its stated focus on family protection and the roles of parents within the household. The chairperson asked supporters to reflect on the change and to consider the implications for the committee’s work.
In related remarks, the Speaker of the State Duma commented that the move is intended to emphasize the traditional understanding of men’s and women’s roles in both family life and public service. The head of the Committee on Women, Family and Children noted that the revision should bring the committee’s name into alignment with longstanding cultural expectations while recognizing the contributions of both parents to a child’s upbringing.
There were reports of a controversial proposal raised by a former member of parliament, who allegedly suggested measures related to the idea of supporting children in the context of abortion decisions. The remarks attributed to this individual were presented as a matter of record in discussions surrounding family policy and reproductive care, though they represent one voice within broader parliamentary debate.