Published by: The Times of Central Asia (timesca.com)     28/04/2026 In the 21st century, Uzbekistan is no longer just confronting an ecological crisis – it is on the verge of socio-political transformations driven by water. As agricultural lands are being degraded and river flows are decreasing, the country is now facing what experts describe as a …

The law ‘On Amending the Codes of Administrative Liability’ introduces, among other things, penalties of fines and arrest for anything deemed ‘propaganda’ of homosexuality, gender reassignment, and childlessness. The law amends 150 articles of the codes in one package. 16.04.2026 Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed the law ‘On Amendments to the Codes of Administrative Liability’, the anonymous …

Moldova revises statistics on reports of domestic violence and introduces the crime of “femicide” into law   07.04.2026   Article published on the infotag.md website   During a forum to discuss preventing and combating violence against women, Doina Gherman, Deputy Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament, announced that the number of reports from victims of violence, …

Reports of girls being expelled or banned from school for wearing hijab have led to speculation on the further repression of religious expression. 06.04.2026 On 10 March, Afat Jamalova, the director of Secondary School N3 in the village Mehdiabad, reportedly expelled 23 students for wearing hijab to class. It was one of a series of …

What does the future hold for CSOs in Russia? Top three scenarios for the development of the non-profit sector   06.04.2026   Article published on the dobro.press website   The third sector is expected to undergo changes amid global conflicts and new economic challenges. What sort of future do sociologists and industry experts predict for …

Charity just for the camera: In Turkmenistan, gifts are given to children, then taken away   08.04.2026   Article published on the azattyqasia.org website   In the Balkan velayat in western Turkmenistan, children in need of special care were given presents and food, but after a photo shoot, they were all taken away. The event …

The Council of the Republic has approved a bill amending the Code of Administrative Offenses. The bill introduces dozens of new offenses and revises existing provisions—ranging from ‘propaganda’ to rules governing the handling of tokens and plants. 02.04.2026 The Code of Administrative Offenses will include 9 new articles and 43 new categories of administrative offenses. …

Published by Vlast.kz (vlast.kz), 30/03/2026 Public Health specialist Assel Mussabekova lays out a strategy to start tackling the issue Air pollution is not just a visible grey layer that prevents people from seeing a clear sky or that causes the occasional cough. In certain conditions, common in a number of urban centres in Kazakhstan, it …

“You either trust CSOs or you don’t”. How Russian attitudes towards the non-profit sector are changing   22.03.2026   Article published on the givingjournal.ru website   On 24 February, the Blagosfera Centre for the Promotion of Philanthropy and Social Engagement in Moscow, hosted an expert discussion on “How Russian attitudes towards CSOs changed during 2025 …

Do childless people have to see a psychologist on referral? 19.03.2026   Article published on the miloserdie.ru website   Under what circumstances will childless women be referred to a psychologist, and what would they discuss?   According to Russian Federation Ministry of Health guidelines, men and women from 18 to 49 years of age can …