For my children’s sake: Thousands of Turkmen women forced into prostitution by poverty   29.12.2024   Article published on the azattyq.org website   Poverty and chronic unemployment are forcing some Turkmen women into prostitution in order to feed their families. Several sex workers, who shared their stories with Azattyq, said they have faced violence, police …

Lower levels of anxiety expressed by Russians in 2024   26.12.2024   Article published on the ASI website   The PR Consultancy CROS has published an annual study that identifies and ranks anxiety levels among Russians, based on media and social media analysis.   According to their research, the anxiety index for Russia in 2024 …

The annual Russian Federation’s Civic Chamber report on the state of civil society for 2024 has been published   26.12.2024   Article published on the ASI website   The document captures and analyses the most relevant trends in the development of civil society during the year.   A public discussion of the Civic Chamber’s draft …

Published by Progres (progres.online)      13/12/2024 In October 2024, UNICEF released the report on fostering inclusion of children with disabilities across Europe and Central Asia, In Focus: Leveling the playing field for children with disabilities, providing key facts, policy frameworks, challenges, and call for action. Among the key policy frameworks, the report highlights: SDG 10 …

Plans to fund the diagnosis and treatment of breast and cervical cancer from Uzbekistan’s State budget   09.12.2024   Article published on the ozodlik.org website   Uzbekistan is to launch a programme next year that will radically transform women’s access to the diagnosis and treatment of breast and cervical cancer. These diseases are the main …

Fifty-nine percent of students are involved in volunteer work, says a survey   05.12.2024   Survey published on the ASI website   The All-Russian student project Tvoi Khod (Your Turn), which is part of the Russia: a country of opportunity platform and Rossmolodezh.Dobro, have carried out a survey Volunteering – for personal reward or for …

Proposals by the Majilis to criminalise bride kidnapping in Kazakhstan   04.12.2024   Article published on the azattyq.org website   Today, a plenary session of Majilis deputies discussed a proposal to criminalise bride kidnapping in Kazakhstan. Such cases are still continuing, despite the efforts being made to protect women’s rights.   “I saw a video …

In the past two years, 2284 women have died in Russia as a result of domestic violence   03.12.2024   Article published on the ASI website   The Centre for the Protection of Domestic Violence Victims at the Consortium of Women’s Non-Governmental Associations has prepared a new study on domestic violence The Algorithm of Light, …

The average pension increased in November, but when you learn the amount of the increase, you may not be pleased   Article in Russian on the Zerkalo website   30.11.24     In November, the average retirement benefits for unemployed pensioners in Belarus was 851.80 rubles, reports the Ministry of Labour. This amount is 92 …

Strengthening the social and spiritual environment: Aksakals (male elders) to join the fight against poverty in Uzbekistan   29.11.2024   Article published on the rus.ozodlik.org website   A programme to involve community elders in the fight against poverty is being introduced in Uzbekistan. They are to be given the task of supporting poor families for …