Social justice

Armenia Reforms Disability Rules

Radical change will encourage disabled people to work if they can, but some experts fear new system could prove as unfair as its predecessor.

Wheelchair Users Find Doors Closed in Armenia

Access facilities almost non-existent outside the capital.

Armenia Launches Social Housing Scheme

New impetus to provide free accommodation to young adults coming out of children’s homes.

Collapsing Homes in Rural Azerbaijan

Local government in western district says it lacks the funds to carry out repairs.

Zimbabwean Pensioners Look to New Law

Legislation that took a decade to pass offers hope of greater policy focus on older people’s welfare.

One Long Holiday in Turkmenistan

Northern Ugandans Facing Food Security Challenge

Poor storage facilities and an upsurge in demand from South Sudan is straining the year-round food supply.

New Districts Lag Behind on Services

Some residents cite increased access to clean water, health centres and education but local authorities still lack funds to meet social needs.

Kazakstan Faces Up to Terror Threat

Kazakstan Faces Up to Terror Threat