Kyrgyz State Orphanages Offer Bleak Future
Experts say contrast between care of children in state and private homes has huge impact on their prospects.
20 May 15
Children
Syria: "Mama, Why Are They Shelling Us?"
Trapped under fire, a mother has no answer to a child’s question.
12 May 15
Georgia: More Action Needed on Autism
New programme will only help a limited number of young people with autism.
11 May 15
Armenia: Local Government Gets Bigger
Officials say merging 900-plus local administrations into 14 makes sense, but the plan is meeting resistance.
20 Apr 15
Down Syndrome Still Stigmatised in Armenia
Despite moves towards inclusive education, public attitudes are slow to change.
20 Apr 15
Labour Migration "Orphans" in Tajikistan
More and more women join exodus in search of work and leave their children behind.
7 Apr 15
Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse in Kyrgyzstan
It isn't so much the legislation as the way it is interpreted that favours offenders.
30 Mar 15
Calls for Better Child Protection in Kyrgyzstan
Suspects in cases of sexual violence against children can currently avoid trial if they reach an out-of-court settlement.
30 Mar 15
Kazakstan: "Gay Propaganda" Ban for Internet
Provision sneaked into legislative package protecting minors from offensive online content.
25 Mar 15
Child Abuse Needs Change in Public Attitudes in Armenia
Police investigations can be flawed and public attitudes are often unsympathetic.
2 Mar 15
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