Access to Moscow Helsinki Group website restricted No explanation of why the website has been blocked 08.02.2023 Access to the human rights organisation’s website has been restricted across the Russian Federation, according to data from the service run by the regulator (Roskomnadzor) that monitors access restrictions to websites and/or internet webpages. “We have not received …

‘It’s Like A Gift From Heaven’: Shelled And Looted Ukrainian Hospital Reopens Its Doors February 03, 2023  By Current Time Neil Bowdler A hospital in the city of Balaklia in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region has reopened after state and international funds were used to repair and reequip it. Medical staff say the hospital was shelled by …

More Yurts For Ukraine As Kazakh Donations Pour In February 03, 2023  By Reuters RFE/RL Traditional shelters and other supplies are being collected for shipment from Kazakhstan to Ukraine as Astana distances itself from Moscow amid its ongoing invasion. 1 This February 1 photo shows Kazakh volunteers carrying a “tunduk,” the central portal of a yurt, …

European Court of Human Rights outlines principles for future hearings of cases against Russia 16,000 complaints pending 03.02.2023 According to lawyer Pavel Chikov, the European Court of Human Rights will be considering the evidence in cases involving rights enshrined under the European Convention that are alleged to have been violated before 16 September 2022. The …

Women’s health in Turkmenistan: ‘Silence strips us of agency. This must change’ Abortion, contraception, domestic violence: none of these are publicly discussed. One website, Saglyk, tries to give women the information they desperately need Aynabat Yaylymova 31 Jan 2023 Turkmenistan has two faces. The first is the one we see in state media: a pretty …

Uzbekistan: Widespread child labor persists away from the fields The problem is linked to the lack of systemic support for low-income families and the government’s refusal to ease hurdles to registering a non-profit. Published by Eurasianet Jan 30, 2023 Boys playing in Tashkent (David Trilling) As late as 10 p.m. on a weekday, girls aged …

A study on what it takes to be a professional CSO leader   26.01.2023   The research discussed what professional skills are required and whether they should be standardised.   On 25 January, qualitative results of research carried out on “Modern CSO leaders: knowledge, skills and competencies” were discussed at the Blagosfer Centre in Moscow. …

The Sakharov Centre receives an eviction order   26.01.2023   The Moscow City Property Department has issued a notice to the Sakharov Centre for the termination of the lease on all its premises. Under the law on foreign agents, the Centre (which is listed on the foreign agents register) cannot receive State support.   The …

Teenagers left without parental care are becoming social volunteers   In 2023, teenagers from Moscow centres for the promotion of family education will try to work as social volunteers.   25.01.23   Nine types of volunteer groups have been prepared for the teenagers. Here they will be able to help people with disabilities, children, the …

Youth Rights Protection Centre opened   The centre works under the chairman of the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy, Artem Metelev.   25.01.2023   Artem Metelev explained that the centre will be helping young people who need legal support. Young people can access help through a 24/7 chatbot.   “Young people often face violations …