Coercive Labour for Uzbek Cotton
Young children no longer seen, but older pupils still press-ganged for arduous autumn harvest.
1 Nov 13
Children
Bullying, Extortion Plague Kyrgyz Schools
Abuse of fellow-pupils seen as part of wider culture of lawlessness and violence.
30 Aug 13
Child Marriage Persists in Parts of Georgia
Total illegal, the custom has not been tackled aggressively by authorities who seem to fear treading on people’s toes.
10 Jul 13
Tajikistan: Slow Progress on Child Labour
Action plan for implementing international convention still under discussion.
20 Jun 13
Tajikistan Mulls Child Labour Reforms
20 Jun 13
Bosnia's Forgotten Child Soldiers
Exploited in war, ignored in peace, former combatants who served as minors in three warring armies want recognition more than anything else.
22 Mar 13
Armenia Moves Towards Integrated Schooling
Major education reform sees mainstream schools gradually refitted with facilities and access for disabled pupils.
21 Dec 12
Kindergarten Cops in Turkmenistan
Authorities demand lists of relatives of pre-school children.
12 Dec 12
Uganda: Desperate Mothers Dope Own Children
Young women leave children sedated at home so they can go out and work in sex trade.
3 Dec 12
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