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In Tajikistan, as in other countries, there has been more discussion of autism in recent years. Official data on the number of people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Central Asian countries are difficult to find. In Tajikistan, there is no data at all, as doctors do not officially make this diagnosis. There are also no specialists in state polyclinics that specialize in the treatment of ASD in the country. The only organization that works with children with autism is a non-governmental organization called Iroda (an initiative of parents of children with autism) which has specialists and is currently doing a lot to help people with this diagnosis. (more…)
Kazakhstan is planning to adopt amendments to the law “On personal data and protection” before the end of 2021. (more…)
In February 2019, the Ministry of Digital Development of Kyrgyzstan launched the Safe City project. Its purpose is to improve traffic conditions, in other words, reduce the number of road accidents, traffic mortality, and ensure safety of citizens. Let’s see whether the Safe City project has tackled the problem and what has changed in two years. (more…)
In 2020, 43.7 per cent more money was spend on medical goods. (more…)
Many women in Tajikistan complain about unfair decisions by the courts in the distribution of property during court disputes between men and women.
According to the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, in 2020, the country’s courts heard 1,686 appeals by citizens regarding the forced accommodation of divorced women. (more…)
In the last four years, the media in Kyrgyzstan has witnessed the steady growth of publications dedicated to ecology. Moreover, if we look at the topics, the media is most interested in air pollution.
In 2020, over 9 thousand couples in Kyrgyzstan filed for divorce, according to the National Statistical Committee. The process may be complicated by separation of joint property and children.
“Now we can say with confidence that the baggage of the old Soviet system of training athletes, which Kazakhstan performed at the previous Olympics, is over”, – sports commentator Albert Akhmetov said in an article for CABAR.asia.
On November 28, 2021, election to Zhogorku Kenesh – the unicameral parliament of the country – is taking place in Kyrgyzstan. According to latest data, the Central Election Commission registered 21 political parties and 284 candidates of single-member districts for participation in the election.
UNICEF analysis shows that children from low-income households are 1.4 times less likely to attend preschool facilities than children from other households. As a result, children living in poverty have less ability to acquire knowledge and skills needed for thriving in adult life. (more…)