Regional News
Falling pension increases in Belarus
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 …
Male elders to join the fight against poverty in Uzbekistan
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 …
Russia: experts see adopted children being returned to institutions
Two-thirds of experts have seen adopted children being returned to institutions over the past year 26.11.2024 Article published on the ASI website This is one of the results of a study carried out by the Here and Now charity for Assistance to Orphans and the Mediascope research company. The research, …
Central Asia: CSOs meet to discuss ways of combatting domestic violence
Central Asia: CSO representatives meet in Almaty to discuss ways of combating domestic violence 26.11.2024 Translation of an abridged Russian article published on the azattyq.org website On 25 November, a Central Asian conference on combating domestic violence to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, was held in Almaty, …
Addressing violence against women in Uzbekistan
Extreme domestic violence against women in Uzbekistan and how the problem can be addressed 25.11.2024 Translation of an abridged Russian article published on the rus.ozodlik.org website Around 20,000 cases of domestic violence against women were recorded during the first six months of last year and referenced by the country’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, …
Russia: Non-profits and businesses discuss how new technologies can drive charity development
Non-profits and businesses discuss how new technologies can drive charity development in Russia. 21.11.2024 On November 29, Sovcombank and the Skolkovo Foundation held a conference, “Technologies for Good”, focusing on the digitalisation of charities. The conference was held in the Skolkovo Technopark, and attended by business representatives and leading CSOs, such as …
Civil society campaign against alcoholism in Russia
Civil society campaign launched aimed at fighting alcoholism in Russia 19.11.2024 Article published on the ASI website A Life Without Alcohol campaign was launched on 18 November and will be publicised on television, radio, outdoor advertising and the internet. The promotional video highlights situations in which a person under the influence of …
Azerbaijan to hike minimum living wage and address the poverty line in 2025 budget, announces Minister
Published by Trend News Agency (trend.az) 18 November 2024 [….] Finance Minister Samir Sharifov [announced the aims of the upcoming budget during] the discussion of the draft law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2025” [in] the Azerbaijani Parliament, Trend reports. The Minister made it clear that socially-oriented expenditures are right …
Russia: launch of corporate social programme competition
It’s not just about money: Educating the generations as another side to business 12.11.2024 Article published on the Russian Federation’s Civic Chamber website A corporate social programme competition has been launched in the Civic Chamber. The relationship between business and the social sector was highlighted during a presentation and launch of …
