Teenage Marriage Persists in Tajikistan
Despite law change, underage girls are still being married off in rural communities.
14 May 14
Despite law change, underage girls are still being married off in rural communities.
Gender reassignment surgery is a rarity, and social prejudice deters transgender people from going public.
Economic and cultural factors result in poor school attendance.
Experts think government is losing confidence in its ability to win "information war".
Experts warn of psychological impact of prolonged parental absence.
Renewed campaign on potentially far-reaching legal changes that are now before parliament.