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What Russians think about the state of the social security sector
Higher School of Economics (HSE) survey on what Russians think about the state of the social security sector 28.02.2024 The HSE interviewed 2,002 people over 18 years of age during the course of the study. The Centre for Civil Society and Non-Profit Sector Studies at the National Research University Higher School of …
Russia: ASI organising internships for regional CSOs
The Agency for Social Information is inviting regional CSOs to take part in internships 21.02.2024 CSO employees responsible for external communications are being invited to take part in internships. Internships at the Agency for Social Information (ASI) will be organised in two stages, with the first, an online marathon, taking place from …
New card for social security payments in Uzbekistan
Introduction of a special card for social security payments in Uzbekistan Tashkent 20.02.2024 From 1 October this year, all social security payments for the Uzbek population will be funded through a “social card”. This was announced during a video conference chaired by Uzbekistan’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, that discussed the main tasks …
Improved medical facilities in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan has achieved great success in the healthcare sector The republic has expanded its network of modern facilities for the delivery of medical services. 20.02.24 The development of Turkmenistan’s national healthcare system and protecting the health of its citizens are the fundamental principles of the Republic’s domestic policy. This reflects the core …
Russian social entrepreneurs helped to enter international markets
Russian social entrepreneurs prepare to enter the international market The ‘Our Future’ Foundation’s new programme will help businesses to sell their products abroad. 15.02.2024 Six of the social entrepreneurs participating in the ‘Export Mentoring’ programme are: MiKo – organic cosmetics, Epitetika – facial prosthetics allowing for partial restoration of lost functions, Observer …
Russia: Survey of attitudes to medical CSOs
Almost half of Russians expect medical CSOs to monitor institutions and protect their rights – according to a HSE survey But only 16% of respondents recognised the work carried out by CSOs in the healthcare sector as relevant. 14.02.2024 The Centre for Studies of Civil Society and the Nonprofit Sector at the National Research University …
Proposals to improve the social security system in Uzbekistan
Proposals to improve the social security system in Uzbekistan 14.02.2024 Tashkent, Uzbekistan Recommendations for improving the social security system in Uzbekistan were presented to the country’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on 14 February. Under the proposals, priority will be given to enhancing the Republic’s social protection involving an expansion of the list and …
Russia: CSOs to be checked for ties to ‘undesirable’ foreign organisations
Checks to be made on CSOs for any involvement in the activities of foreign “undesirable” organisations 13.02.2024 On 12 February, a Bill was submitted to the Russian State Duma that could impose “undesirable” status on organisations in the Russian Federation that have been founded by foreign State bodies. At present, only foreign CSOs …
Ombudsman and Prison Service to cooperate to uphold prisoners’ rights in Kyrgyzstan
The Kyrgyzstan Human Rights Ombudsman and the Republic’s Prison Service to strengthen cooperation in the protection of human rights and freedoms 09.02.2024 Kyrgyzstan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Dzhamilya Dzhamanbaeva, has visited the main office of the Ministry of Justice’s Prison Service, reports the Ombudsman’s press office. The Ombudsman met the Head of the …