Tajikistan: Slow Progress on Child Labour
Action plan for implementing international convention still under discussion.
20 Jun 13
Action plan for implementing international convention still under discussion.
Exploited in war, ignored in peace, former combatants who served as minors in three warring armies want recognition more than anything else.
Major education reform sees mainstream schools gradually refitted with facilities and access for disabled pupils.
Authorities demand lists of relatives of pre-school children.
Young women leave children sedated at home so they can go out and work in sex trade.
Headmistress offers boys bursary after hearing of their plight on Facing Justice radio programme.