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IWPR Kyrgyzstan: We should not flirt but work with the Muslim electorate in Kyrgyzstan

CABAR.asia 24.04.15

Instead of using the Islamic factor in short-term political interests, it is necessary to have a dialogue with Muslims and prove the effectiveness of a secular form of government, otherwise they would become even more convinced of the need for a theocratic form of government and make a third Islamic revolution, according to experts at a IWPR round table «The role of the Islamic factor in the upcoming parliamentary elections”.
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National competition for the best journalistic investigation in Human Rights

CABAR.asia 20.04.15

The Representative Office of the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) in Kyrgyzstan in partnership with the Institute of the Ombudsman (Akyikatchy) of the Kyrgyz Republic, in the framework of the project “Creating a culture of investigative journalism to promote democratic reform: linking human rights organizations, public institutions and the media” funded by the European Union and the Government of Norway, announces a national competition for the best journalistic investigation in the field of human rights.

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IWPR Kyrgyzstan: Training on “International standards of journalism” in Karakol

CABAR.asia 17.04.15

The Representative Office of the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) in Kyrgyzstan organized a two-day training on “International standards of journalism: coverage of human rights issues” for journalists in Issyk-Kul and Naryn oblasts.
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Needless Lawmaking in Tajikistan

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In the midst of crisis, authorities seem to be prioritising unnecessary, bad laws.
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Kyrgyzstan: Return From Syria

CABAR.asia 15.04.15

Authorities try to weed out people who might pose security threats from others returning from Syria. (more…)

Calls for Better Child Protection in Kyrgyzstan

CABAR.asia 02.04.15

Suspects in cases of sexual violence against children can currently avoid trial if they reach an out-of-court settlement.
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IWPR vacancy: English-Language Regional Editor, Central Asia

CABAR.asia 01.04.15

IWPR is seeking an editor to commission and generate English-language copy and multimedia outputs for our Central Asia programme. The post requires native English and fluency in Russian, although we will also consider candidates with native-level Russian and fluent English writing skills. (more…)

IWPR Tajikistan: The price of irresponsibility: 501 children with HIV, 57 dead

CABAR.asia 30.03.15

Every year, because of the carelessness of husbands dozens of healthy young women are infected with HIV, which is then transferred to their children. According to statistics, 70% of carriers of HIV are men, who do not warn their brides about the virus prior to the wedding. Tajik President Emomali Rahmon emphasized the key role of healthy and strong families in developing the country, and urged young couples to undergo a medical examination before marriage. However, HIV testing has a fee, public awareness is low, and sometimes people contract the virus in health facilities. (more…)

IWPR Tajikistan: HIV-infected women have no place to live

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Once relatives kicked them out of the house, the women, depressed by the state of their health and negative attitudes toward them, have to worry about housing and domestic problems, rather than about their treatment. (more…)

Kazakstan: “Gay Propaganda” Ban for Internet

CABAR.asia 25.03.15

Provision sneaked into legislative package protecting minors from offensive online content. (more…)