Launch of an online initiative exploring the psychology of stalking and cyberbullying   29.07.2026   Article published on the ASI website   Psychologists and lawyers discuss the causes of stalking, the experiences of victims and ways of protecting yourself as part of the “You are not a fake” project .   The Okko online cinema …

Lyuli-Mahalla in Osh: Life in a closed community of Central Asian Roma   18.07.2026   Article published on the azattyqasia.org website   On the outskirts of the city of Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan lies a neighbourhood known locally as Lyuli-Mahalla. It’s home to a community of Central Asian Roma called the Lyuli. For generations, their …

Only 7 per cent of Russian companies have employed people with autism, according to research   15.07.2026   Article published on the ASI website   Nearly half of all employers have not hired people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) so far this year, according to a survey conducted by hh.ru and the Naked Hearts Foundation, …

In the first six months of this year, 15 children died from external causes in the Homiel region, compared to 16 such deaths during the same period last year. 10.07.2026 The Homiel Regional Prosecutor’s Office reported that 15 minors died from external causes in the region during the first six months of the year, which …

The Russian State Duma tightens the requirements for migrant workers   08.07.2026   Article published on the miloserdie.ru website   The Duma has passed a law requiring migrants to provide for their family in Russia.   “Migrant workers will be required to support themselves and their loved-ones who live in Russia and are dependent on …

After Bishimbayev: How Kazakhstan is dealing with domestic violence   07.07.2026   Article published on the Vlast.kz website   Experts feel that harsher punishments are not being supported by meaningful rehabilitation for domestic violence offenders.   Following the high-profile case of the murder of Saltanat Nukenova by former Minister of the Economy Kuandyk Bishimbayev, Kazakhstan …

The Russian Ministry of Justice calls prioritising the protection of human rights as “not entirely the right approach”.   25.06.2026   Article published on the Moscow Times website   Speaking at the St Petersburg International Legal Forum, the Russian Justice Minister, Konstantin Chuichenko, stated that his department’s traditional triad of tasks – protecting citizens’ rights, …

The Russian Ministry of Justice has proposed a review of CSO legislation   24.06.2026   Article published on the ASI website   The Russian Justice Minister has said that current regulations covering the non-profit sector should be subject to systemic review, and that the requirements for different types of CSOs should vary.   The Russian …

Tajikistan has updated its legislation on the rights of people with disabilities   23.06.2026   Article published on the asiaplus website   Tajik senators have passed a new law “On Ensuring the Rights and Social Protection of People with Disabilities”. The legislation, tabled by the Government, was discussed and adopted at a session of the …

The Russian State Duma proposes the introduction of criminal liability for first recorded cases of domestic violence   19.06.2026   Article published on the ASI website   This measure would enable the courts to hold perpetrators accountable for first recorded acts of violence against family members.   Ksenia Goryacheva, First Deputy Chair of the State …