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Caucasus: Aug/Sep '11

Officials silent on funding crisis facing children’s homes.

24 Aug 11

Georgian Childcare Reform Criticised

Experts concerned that move to improve conditions for children may do the opposite.

12 Aug 11

Armenia's Impoverished Children's Homes

Funding levels leave homes able to provide children in care with food and clothing, and not much else.

11 Jul 11

Bribery Only Way Out for Uzbek Child Workers

30 Jun 11

Georgian Authorities Failing on Child Protection

All too often, beating one’s children isn’t seen as wrong, expert says.

20 Jun 11

Report Eases Afghan Civilians' Security Concerns

IWPR report addresses local fears about getting caught in crossfire between police and insurgent groups.

26 May 11

Kyrgyz to Join International Adoption Pact

20 May 11

Working Kids Common Sight in Tajikistan

15 Apr 11

These youngsters in an Almaty school playground may just be engaged in a bit of rough-and-tumble, but bullying among adolescents is seen as a major cause of teenage suicide in Kazakstan. (Photo: Serik Kovlanbaev)

These youngsters in an Almaty school playground may just be engaged in a bit of rough-and-tumble, but bullying among adolescents is seen as a major cause of teenage suicide in Kazakstan. (Photo: Serik Kovlanbaev)

Kazakstan: Concerns Over Adolescent Suicides

Calls for more help for troubled teenagers come after suicide issue hits national headlines.

13 Apr 11

Tajik Families Struggle to Care for Disabled Kids

1 Apr 11

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