Regional News
Crackdown on corruption in Moldova’s health care system
If you’re a kleptomaniac, get out of the health care system! 28.05.2024 Article published on the esp.md website The Moldovan Health Minister Alla Nemerenco has launched a major crackdown on corruption in the health care system after a department head and a narcologist were questioned by staff on suspicion of corruption at …
Dementia in Kazakhstan and why people tend to ignore it
Men and women overboard: Dementia in Kazakhstan and why people tend to ignore it 27.05.2024 Article published on the Zakon.kz website “Sometimes old age comes without wisdom”, young people sneer, mocking the fractious disposition of the older generation. But is this really just about a person being bad-tempered? How can loved-ones be …
Russia: ASI releases video explaining why CSOs need analysts
ASI releases video explaining why CSOs need analysts In ASI’s video, the plot revolves around employees of the Old Age in Joy Foundation, who help the elderly. So, what does analytics have to do with it? 24.05.2024 The Joy in Old Age Foundation cares for the elderly and supports the development of …
Centre for supporting victims of sexual violence set up in Kyrgyzstan
A Government Centre for Supporting Women and Girls Who Have Been Victims of Sexual Violence has been established in Kyrgyzstan 24.05.2024 Article published on the 24.kg website The creation of a State centre Single Window to help women and girls who have suffered gender-based violence was announced in Bishkek by the Republic’s …
Preparing for winter: modular heating units for Ukrainian hospitals
Preparing for winter well ahead of time: WHO supports Ukrainian hospitals with crucial modular heating units 23 May 2024 WHO Ukraine News release The third year of war in Ukraine is significantly impacting public health facilities and services. While day-to-day emergency health support remains crucial, it is equally important to further strengthen the health system …
Russia: survey of students’ attitude to CSOs
HSE and the project ‘Your Move’ investigated whether students want to work for CSOs According to the survey, 77% of respondents would like to be involved in the work of CSOs in the future, and 37% would like to create their own non-profit organisation. 17.05.2024 Article published on the ASI website …
Survey: Russian attitudes to physical punishment of children
Survey reveals that 67% of Russians believe that physical punishment of children is unacceptable 16.05.2024 Article published on the ASI website The Public Opinion Foundation has carried out a survey involving 1,500 Russians over 18 years of age in 104 towns and villages across 53 provinces. The research showed that 67% …
Russia: proposals to improve procedures on disabilities, large families and care homes
The Russian Federation’s Ministry of Labour proposes to simplify the procedures for the medical and social assessment of people with disabilities and to license the work of residential care homes 14.05.2024 Article published on the ASI website The Ministry is also working on providing assistance to large families in the form of …
Russia: Who experiences violence most often
Who experiences violence most often 14.05.2024 Article published on the ASI website During January and February this year, the Nasiliu.net (No to Violence) centre, which is classified as a foreign agent, interviewed 17 of its employees as part of a sociological study to find out who contacts the centre most often and …
