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Russia: proposals to help disabled people into the workforce.
People with a Group 1 disability may be exempted from paying personal income tax 01.07.2024 Article published on the ASI website The Russian Federation’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection believes that people with disabilities can fill shortages in the Russian labour market. This has been included in a draft framework for …
At least 64,000 Russian soldiers have died fighting in Ukraine
Double the dead: federal mortality data suggests at least 64,000 Russian soldiers have died fighting in Ukraine Meduza, 28 June 2024 On June 27, Russia’s Federal Statistics Service (Rosstat) published the country’s annual mortality data for 2023. Like that of the previous year, the new data shows a sharply elevated excess mortality rate among young …
Proposal to reduce time limits on abortions in Russia
Proposal to reduce time limits on abortions in the Russian Federation 28.06.2024 Article published on the ASI website According to the RIA Novosti news agency, the Russian State Duma’s Health Protection Committee has sent proposals to the Federation’s Ministry of Health, asking them to consider reducing the time limit on abortions from …
Duma proposes changes to Civic Chamber and monitoring of CSOs
Legislation on public oversight to be amended 26.06.2024 Article published on the ASI website On 26 June, the Russian State Duma introduced a bill on the development of public oversight institutions. It includes amendments to several federal laws, including legislation “On the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation”. According to the …
Azerbaijan: Over 700 young people join the ‘This Is the Way’ social project
Published by Azernews on 25th June 2024 The joint project by Azercell and the Judo Federation continues to promote a healthy lifestyle The “This Is the Way” social campaign, implemented by “Azercell Teleсom” LLC in cooperation with the Azerbaijan Judo Federation, continues to highlight the negative consequences of drug addiction. The initiative has attracted over …
Kazakh Health Ministry criticised for cuts in cancer and other drugs
The Ministry of Health cuts spending for expensive drugs for patients with cancer and rare diseases 25.06.2024 In Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Health is receiving more and more criticism. The former Minister of Education, and now a deputy of the Mazhilis, Askhat Aimagambetov, criticised the Ministry of Health for reducing funding for treatment …
Situation of Roma in Roania, including refugees from Ukraine
The Roma living beside us: How we can best acknowledge and accept them 25.06.2024 Article published on the esp.md website Roma people continue to suffer discrimination and prejudice perpetuated in Moldovan society. Ethnic groups are protected under national legislation from racially motivated crimes, including the Roma community, who are turning increasingly to …
Ukraine: EU and UNDP pilot project for developing social services
EU and UNDP summarize the results of a year-long project on the development of social services The project analysed the social service delivery systems in 358 communities in six pilot oblasts and created specific plans for their enhancement Kyiv, 21 June 2024 – The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in …
New platform for verification of CSOs launched in Russia
A new platform for the verification of CSOs has been launched in Russia 20.06.2024 Article published on the ASI website The Continuation Foundation platform for verifying CSOs has been launched in Russia. “Our aim is to create tools for CSOs to ensure that every person is able to receive the level of …
CSOs affected by Duma bill on deportation of foreigners
A Russian State Duma Committee has approved a bill on the deportation of foreigners and stateless people 17.06.2024 Article published on the ASI website This will also affect people whose only identity card is an old USSR passport. Under Article 3.10 of the Administrative Offences Code, administrative expulsions from the Russian …
