Nearly 40% of murders in Uzbekistan result of family disputes

Nearly 40% of murders in Uzbekistan occur as a result of family disputes   01.03.2024   During a recent meeting of the Senate Defence and Security Committee it was reported that 363 murders were committed in Uzbekistan last year, of which 141 (38.8%) are family-related.   The reasons given were family disputes, a failure to …

Supporting inclusivity in Kazakhstan’s classrooms

Inclusion support offices to be opened in four more schools and three early learning centres in Astana   01.03.2024   The Akim (Mayor) of Astana, Zhenis Kassymbek, has announced the opening of new inclusion support rooms in schools and early learning centres on his Instagram page, as reported on his official website.   “We are …

Russia: ASI organising internships for regional CSOs

The Agency for Social Information is inviting regional CSOs to take part in internships   21.02.2024   CSO employees responsible for external communications are being invited to take part in internships.   Internships at the Agency for Social Information (ASI) will be organised in two stages, with the first, an online marathon, taking place from …

New card for social security payments in Uzbekistan

Introduction of a special card for social security payments in Uzbekistan   Tashkent   20.02.2024   From 1 October this year, all social security payments for the Uzbek population will be funded through a “social card”.   This was announced during a video conference chaired by Uzbekistan’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, that discussed the main tasks …

Improved medical facilities in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan has achieved great success in the healthcare sector   The republic has expanded its network of modern facilities for the delivery of medical services.   20.02.24   The development of Turkmenistan’s national healthcare system and protecting the health of its citizens are the fundamental principles of the Republic’s domestic policy. This reflects the core …

Duma adds new categories of SONGOs

The State Duma has approved a bill expanding the classification of socially oriented CSOs   The bill was submitted to the State Duma in December 2023   20.02.2024   On 20 February 2024, in a plenary meeting, the State Duma adopted a bill at second and third reading which expands what is classified as a …

Russian social entrepreneurs helped to enter international markets

Russian social entrepreneurs prepare to enter the international market   The ‘Our Future’ Foundation’s new programme will help businesses to sell their products abroad.   15.02.2024   Six of the social entrepreneurs participating in the ‘Export Mentoring’ programme are: MiKo – organic cosmetics, Epitetika – facial prosthetics allowing for partial restoration of lost functions, Observer …

Russia: Survey of attitudes to medical CSOs

Almost half of Russians expect medical CSOs to monitor institutions and protect their rights – according to a HSE survey But only 16% of respondents recognised the work carried out by CSOs in the healthcare sector as relevant. 14.02.2024 The Centre for Studies of Civil Society and the Nonprofit Sector at the National Research University …

Proposals to improve the social security system in Uzbekistan

Proposals to improve the social security system in Uzbekistan   14.02.2024   Tashkent, Uzbekistan    Recommendations for improving the social security system in Uzbekistan were presented to the country’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on 14 February. Under the proposals, priority will be given to enhancing the Republic’s social protection involving an expansion of the list and …

Russia: CSOs to be checked for ties to ‘undesirable’ foreign organisations

Checks to be made on CSOs for any involvement in the activities of foreign “undesirable” organisations   13.02.2024   On 12 February, a Bill was submitted to the Russian State Duma that could impose “undesirable” status on organisations in the Russian Federation that have been founded by foreign State bodies. At present, only foreign CSOs …