Children

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

Activists say more than half of all Ugandan prostitutes in Juba come northern Uganda, and that many of them are young girls. (Photo: Stein Ove Korneliussen)

Activists say more than half of all Ugandan prostitutes in Juba come northern Uganda, and that many of them are young girls. (Photo: Stein Ove Korneliussen)

Ugandan Girls Entering Juba Prostitution Racket

Growing concern that vulnerable youngsters being trafficked or lured by promises they can make good money across border in Sudan.

10 Nov 10

Uzbekistan Starts Coercive Cotton-Picking Campaign

26 Sep 10

Lighter Penalties for Tajik Youth Offenders

New law makes it easier for courts to impose fines instead of custodial sentences, but young offenders are unlikely to be able to pay.

27 Aug 10

Punishing Juvenile Offenders in Turkmenistan

26 Aug 10

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