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IWPR holds regular trainings for students and journalists from across Central Asia, with their materials published in Russian and national languages on the analytical platform CABAR.asia and in English for international readers on iwpr.net . Articles by IWPR reporters cover current events andsignificant trends that affect the lives of people in the whole Central Asian region.

In Kazakhstan, the number of cases of cyberbullying against children is rising, yet most parents do not report them to police.

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06.05.22
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According to experts, the government of Kazakhstan needs to voice their own objective information and evaluations from time to time about the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and its impact on the country.

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The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has not affected Kazakhstan directly, but the citizens already feel economic consequences of the war.

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Every spring in the last decade, a part of Kazakhstan gets flooded, but the authorities respond too late. This year, specialists failed to be prepared to the large-scale flooding. A part of the country sinks in thawing water, whereas the akimats of the regions fail to respond to the natural disaster. 

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08.04.22
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When Russia invaded Ukraine, the Russian authorities started to mobilise its resources. Natives of Central Asia, who have received citizenship of Russia, are being invited to military commissariats. Meanwhile, contract soldiers – namely, migrants who can obtain a Russian passport for their military service in the longer term, are being mobilised.

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06.04.22
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Russia ranks first in the world by the number of sanctions imposed on her because of its military actions in Ukraine. It has negatively affected the incomes of ordinary citizens and migrant workers. The economic situation forces the natives of Central Asia working in Russia to look for new income opportunities.
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22.03.22
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From February 24, the topic of war between Ukraine and Russia is covered by most of news feeds in Kazakhstan media – the chronicle of military actions, sending of humanitarian supplies, anti-war protests, transfer of Kazakhstanis from Ukraine, economic consequences for Kazakhstan. CABAR.asia analysed the materials published by Kazakhstan media to know better how the events in Ukraine are covered.

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Combat actions in Ukraine took aback not only the Ukrainians, but also the citizens of Central Asian states who were in the country. Many of them left Ukraine on their own by moving to Eastern Europe. The authorities of Central Asian states are trying to evacuate their citizens by organising flights and helping on the site. (more…)

09.03.22
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This year, on March 8, Almaty will host a peaceful rally dedicated to the participation of women in the management of state affairs. This is the second time that the city authorities agreed to hold the protest rally. (more…)

07.03.22
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The military entry of Russia to Ukraine left no one in the world indifferent. Western countries consider the recent actions taken by Vladimir Putin against the neighbouring state as a war and unleash an array of sanctions against Russia. The changes in the geopolitical arena relate to Kazakhstan, too. (more…)

02.03.22
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IWPR activities in Central Asia

Vacancy: Finance/Admin Manager- Kazakhstan

The IWPR country office in Kazakhstan is looking for a Finance/Admin Manager. Location:  Almaty, Kazakhstan Hours: Full time Deadline for a..

Aziza Mukhametova 11.03.24
Call for applications: EU-Central Asia Connectivity Fellowship 2024

The German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) and CAPS Unlock cordially invite academics, experts, and professionals from all five Central Asian countries to apply for the EU-Central Asia C..

CABAR.asia 21.02.24
Expert meeting: “Ecological culture, enlightenment and education of Central Asian countries’ residents”

There is no systematic approach to environmental education in Central Asian countries, experts believe...

Lola Olimova 20.02.24