Clik here to view.
Divorce Tajik-Style
Every year, many men from Tajikistan go to Russia to find work. Often they also find a new love. A text message to the wife at home with the words “talaq, talaq, talaq” is enough to initiate the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Businessmen in white coats
It is not easy – or cheap – to be sick in Tajikistan. Goverment institutions have provided doctors with clear rules on how to handle the prescription of medicine, but these rules are not always obeyed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Buy a Driving License for $500
Almost every day someone dies in a car accident on the roads of Tajikistan. One of the main reasons is the increasing number of “untrained drivers”, meaning people who never attended a driving school...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The harsh realities of adoption in Tajikistan
Neglected orphan children need help and support. We recommend that the the child adoption procedure is simplified and to create good opportunities for those who would like to adopt these children. This...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Children Work in Illegal Iron Business in Tajikistan
During the Soviet times Tajik children as pioneers collected iron fragments to protect the environment and the country’s economic development. Today, some Tajik children are still collecting metals,...
View ArticleTajik Authorities Turn the Blind Eye to Child Prostitution
The market for prostitution of minor girls in Tajikistan is growing. Taxi drivers, restaurant owners and also law enforcement employees all have interests in developing a market for underage...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Virginity is Big Business in Tajikistan
When establishing a family in Tajikistan, the most important thing is the bride’s virginity. If the newlyweds are soon divorced again, the main reason is brides’ failure to be virgin. Therefore,...
View Article170.000 Children and Minors Work in Tajikistan
The issue of children and minors’ labour exploitation in Tajikistan has been a major public concern for many years. Though there are no exact statistics for this area, the International Labour...
View Article
