For workers in Nagorno-Karabakh — labour rights are not always attainable
When confronted with unfair dismissal or other violations of their labour rights, people in Nagorno-Karabakh face an uphill battle through the courts.
For workers in Nagorno-Karabakh — labour rights are not always attainable
By Anahit DanielyanWhen confronted with unfair dismissal or other violations of their labour rights, people in Nagorno-Karabakh face an uphill battle through the courts.
21/08/2018
The end of Shanghai — Baku’s district on the railway tracks
Shanghai has a sad reputation, with countless stories of children hit by trains; but as it’s set to be demolished, some say they have nowhere to go.
The end of Shanghai — Baku’s district on the railway tracks
By Vafa ZeynalovaShanghai has a sad reputation, with countless stories of children hit by trains; but as it’s set to be demolished, some say they have nowhere to go.
17/08/2018
A land dispute in Daghestan’s Nogay District has caused a backlash against local Chinese migrant workers
The dispute took on an ethnic component after a video allegedly of Chinese workers cooking a dog went viral on social media.
A land dispute in Daghestan’s Nogay District has caused a backlash against local Chinese migrant workers
By Malik ButayevThe dispute took on an ethnic component after a video allegedly of Chinese workers cooking a dog went viral on social media.
10/08/2018
The death of Temirkhanov again raises the ‘mistreatment’ of Chechens in Russian prisons
Tens of thousands attended the funeral of Yusup Temirkhanov — a Chechen who died in prison serving time for the murder of a Russian ex-serviceman.
The death of Temirkhanov again raises the ‘mistreatment’ of Chechens in Russian prisons
By Kazbek ChanturiyaTens of thousands attended the funeral of Yusup Temirkhanov — a Chechen who died in prison serving time for the murder of a Russian ex-serviceman.
1/08/2018
Right of return? — The struggles of the Circassian diaspora to settle in Adygea
On the 20th annual Day of the Repatriate in Adygea, many Circassians say there is little reason to celebrate.
Right of return? — The struggles of the Circassian diaspora to settle in Adygea
By Madina AliyevaOn the 20th annual Day of the Repatriate in Adygea, many Circassians say there is little reason to celebrate.
24/07/2018
No jobs in Abkhazia’s Gali District
According to the district’s ethnic Georgian population discrimination has helped fuel unemployment in Gali.
No jobs in Abkhazia’s Gali District
By Nino GoguaAccording to the district’s ethnic Georgian population discrimination has helped fuel unemployment in Gali.
13/07/2018
Georgia’s feminists face an uphill battle for equality
Despite a rise in the awareness of women’s rights, a lack of women decision-makers is standing in the way of legal changes.
Georgia’s feminists face an uphill battle for equality
By Dato ParulavaDespite a rise in the awareness of women’s rights, a lack of women decision-makers is standing in the way of legal changes.
11/07/2018
Azerbaijan: a hostile environment for genuine opposition parties
Some fear that suppressing the genuine opposition will lead to more radical forms of activism, which could be damaging for the state as a whole.
Azerbaijan: a hostile environment for genuine opposition parties
By Kamran MahmudovSome fear that suppressing the genuine opposition will lead to more radical forms of activism, which could be damaging for the state as a whole.
5/07/2018
People with disabilities struggle to gain employment in Georgia
While the government is taking steps to help people with disabilities into work, disability rights groups argue that much more needs to be done.
People with disabilities struggle to gain employment in Georgia
By Tamuna ChkareuliWhile the government is taking steps to help people with disabilities into work, disability rights groups argue that much more needs to be done.
3/07/2018
Expired and illegal pesticides — a toxic threat to Armenia
Farmers in Armenia still use pesticides banned in the country 30 years ago and stashed in basements, sheds, and Soviet–era warehouses ever since.
Expired and illegal pesticides — a toxic threat to Armenia
By Gayane MkrtchyanFarmers in Armenia still use pesticides banned in the country 30 years ago and stashed in basements, sheds, and Soviet–era warehouses ever since.