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On March 18, the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) passed two significant bills concerning labor migration in their first reading. The State Duma’s official website says that under the new regulations, migrant children who reach the age of 18 will be required to leave Russia within 30 days unless they obtain their own patent (work permit). asiaplustj.info »
Two 12-year-old children have been removed from their parents in Dushanbe’s Sino district by court order and placed in Boarding School No. 1, the city’s Police Department reported . According to police, the children had repeatedly been taken into custody for vagrancy and begging. asiaplustj.info »
Approximately 12,000 children aged 5–9 years and 20,000 adolescents aged 10–19 years in Tajikistan are affected by overweight or obesity, according to the new World Obesity Atlas 2026 report. The report warns that the consequences of obesity can manifest at an early age. asiaplustj.info »
The Parliament of Tajikistan has dismissed Ms. Mijgona Bobojonzoda from her position as the Commissioner for Children’s Rights in the Republic. She has been replaced by Ms. Nigora Muqimi. asiaplustj.info »
The Republican Scientific Center of Cardiology in Dushanbe launched a campaign on March 2 to provide free diagnostics and surgeries for children with heart conditions. The campaign will run until March 9. asiaplustj.info »
A representative from the Ombudsman for Human Rights in Tajikistan has raised concerns over the exclusion of migrant children from education in Russia and the return of 9,000 Tajik schoolchildren from the country. asiaplustj.info »
Giving children so-called “two-root” or “three-root” names is not prohibited in Tajikistan, Chairman of the Committee on Language and Terminology Sakhidod Rahmatullozoda told reporters in Dushanbe on January 30. asiaplustj.info »
After the introduction of a law requiring migrant children to pass a language proficiency test before enrolling in Russian schools, thousands of children have been left without education. Since April 1, 2025, it became mandatory for migrant children to demonstrate a certain level of Russian language knowledge before being accepted into educational institutions. asiaplustj.info »
Thanks to a government program focused on rehabilitation, adaptation, and education for women and children repatriated from war zones, hundreds of children in Tajikistan are now rebuilding their lives — learning to dream again about simple things: living at home, going to school, and making friends. asiaplustj.info »
In Russia, it is necessary to introduce a special children's SIM card regime in order to protect minors from fraudsters and Internet threats. This proposal was made on November 3 by the Artyom Sheikin, Deputy Chairman of the Council for the Development of the Digital Economy at the Federation Council (Russia’s upper chamber of parliament). asiaplustj.info »
A new UNICEF report, released on October 13, reveals alarming statistics about the widespread use of violence against children in Europe and Central Asia. Nearly one in three children in countries and territories across the region are subjected to physical discipline at home, while up to two in three face psychological aggression, making these the most common forms of violence against children. asiaplustj.info »
The Khatlon Regional Court has sentenced a 35-year-old Madina Halimova to 20 years in prison for the murder of her children. The tragic incident occurred during the night of June 29–30, when the woman jumped into a river with her four children. asiaplustj.info »
Valery Fadeyev, Chairman of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights (HRC), has raised serious concerns over the exclusion of hundreds of thousands of migrant children from Russia’s school system. asiaplustj.info »
Despite ongoing efforts by authorities to control and penalize school absenteeism, there are still families in Tajikistan where parents refuse to send their children to school. These families face fines, but often, financial constraints make it impossible for them to provide the necessary resources for schooling. asiaplustj.info »
A final conference titled "The Contribution of Social Work to the Protection of Vulnerable Children's Rights" was held in Dushanbe, bringing together over 40 representatives from government bodies in Sughd, Khatlon, and Dushanbe, as well as public organizations and educational institutions. asiaplustj.info »
The criminal case of 28-year-old Madina Halimova from Farkhor district in Khatlon province, accused of killing her four young children by throwing them into the Surkhob River, has been finalized and referred to the Khatlon regional court, an official sources within the Kulob prosecutor’s office told Asia-Plus in an interview . asiaplustj.info »
Tajik lawmaker Dilnoza Ahmadzoda has proposed a controversial ban on social media use for children under 14, suggesting strict parental controls for teens aged 14 to 17. The proposal has sparked debate among experts, parents, and educators, many of whom argue that education and supervision are more effective than outright bans. asiaplustj.info »
The Machiton Tuberculosis Center for Children was officially inaugurated on September 26 in a ceremony led by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and German Ambassador to Tajikistan York Schuegraf, according to the German Development Bank (KfW). asiaplustj.info »
In a landmark moment for the country's healthcare system, Tajikistan inaugurated its first-ever children’s hospice, “Tasallo,” on September 18 at the Republican Scientific Oncology Center under the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP). asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has become the 46th country to join the Global Alliance to End Violence against Children, UNICEF Uzbekistan has reported. The organization's representative office called this step important for the protection of children. asiaplustj.info »
The Mahmudjon Vohidov State Youth Theater , the Puppet Theater and the Children 's Philharmonic of Tajikistan were headed by new leaders . This was reported to Asia - Plus by the country 's Ministry of Culture . asiaplustj.info »
State Duma deputies Nina Ostanina and Yaroslav Nilov proposed restricting the entry of minor foreigners into Russia unaccompanied by parents or legal representatives . asiaplustj.info »
Teachers in Russian schools were advised to monitor the statements of migrant children in order to identify their possible criminal tendencies . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Human Rights Ombudsman, Umed Bobozoda, has called for urgent measures to protect children's rights in the wake of a tragic incident in Farkhor district of Khatlon province, where a mother allegedly threw herself and her four children into the Surkhob River. The event occurred during the night of June 29–30. asiaplustj.info »
A brutal killing in the village of Sarichashma, in the Gulkhona jamoat of Jabbor-Rasoulov district in the northern province of Sughd has left a community in shock. Authorities confirmed that a 38-year-old Zarif Abdurahimov was murdered in his home on the night of June 28, in front of two of his children. asiaplustj.info »
While several Central Asian countries have already introduced banking products tailored for minors, Tajikistan has yet to roll out children's bank cards. These cards are seen as valuable tools for teaching financial literacy, promoting cashless payments, and allowing parents to monitor their child’s spending more easily than with cash. asiaplustj.info »
In a shocking act of violence, a 27-year-old woman in Farhor district of Khatlon province reportedly threw her four young children into the Surkhob River before attempting to take her own life. According to the Emergencies Committee’s Office in Kulob, the incident occurred during the early hours of June 30, between midnight and 1:00 a.m. asiaplustj.info »
More than 638,000 children from migrant families are currently living in Russia, according to Russia’s Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov. Speaking at a parliamentary session in the State Duma (Tajikistan’s lower chamber of parliament), Zubov noted that while the overall number of migrant children is gradually decreasing, many are still not enrolled in school. asiaplustj.info »
A migrant worker from Tajikistan, 32-year-old Sayvali Sharipov, saved the lives of three children from a burning apartment on the evening of May 14, drawing widespread praise for his bravery. asiaplustj.info »
Tahmina is 13 years old girl living in Dushanbe. Last summer, when temperatures above 40°C lasted for days, her usual walk to the grocery store for bread ended with a visit to the doctor and several days of forced rest. asiaplustj.info »
The 32-year-old Shahnoza Qurbonova and her 58-year-old husband Nouralikhon Menginayev have been detained for leaving their minor children unattended, the Dushanbe Police Directorate reported . One child was reportedly tied with ropes, while the other was secured in a gahvora (traditional cradle). asiaplustj.info »
Since the beginning of March, Khabarovsk Airlines has updated its rules for transporting children with foreign citizenship, Komsomolskaya Pravda – Khabarovsk reports . Now, parents of children aged 2 to 12 years who are not citizens of Russia will not be able to take advantage of discounts on airline tickets and will have to pay the full price, the same as for adult passengers. asiaplustj.info »
Ten children from Tajikistan were sent to China for surgeries to treat congenital heart defects, and five of them have already undergone the operations, an official source within the Chinese Embassy in Dushanbe told Asia-Plus in an interview. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law prohibiting the admission of migrant children with insufficient knowledge of the Russian language to schools. The document was published on the official legal information portal. asiaplustj.info »
In the Sughd province, two children died, and two others are in critical condition after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning. The Emergencies Committee under the government of Tajikistan says the tragedy occurred on December 17 in Sebzor village of Shahriston district. asiaplustj.info »
Findings of a Russian language proficiency test conducted in Russian schools last month show that more than 58% of migrant children have successfully passed it. Over 23% reportedly showed difficulties with learning, and nearly 18% either have poor language skills or know no Russian at all. asiaplustj.info »
A bill has been submitted for consideration to the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) to lower the age for taking the citizenship oath from 18 to 14 years. The document is available in the lower house's electronic database. asiaplustj.info »
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman, Dmitry Medvedev, has urged that the enrollment of migrant children without Russian language proficiency in Russian schools be halted, TASS reports . “This situation, which is frequently discussed in areas of social service, concerns schools and other educational institutions where children are admitted despite lacking knowledge of Russian. asiaplustj.info »
The first Resource Center of a new format in Tajikistan, "Russia with You," opened at the State Institution "Children and Youth Center of Dushanbe" on October 23. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has achieved a complete ban on corporal punishment of children with the adoption of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On Responsibility for Education and Upbringing of Children” as amended in 2024 (the former Law “On Responsibility of Parents for the upbringing of children” was adopted in 2011). asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon sharply criticized the practice of taking schoolchildren to a meeting with government officials. He called such actions inappropriate and contrary to his instructions. On September 1, in his speech at the new school No. asiaplustj.info »
In the new academic year in Tajikistan , about 260 thousand first- graders will go to the first grade , including 125 thousand girls and 135 thousand boys . asiaplustj.info »
In the first half of 2024 , the Prosecutor 's Office of Tajikistan identified 138 cases of obstruction of children 's compulsory general education . There were also 230 cases of illegal religious education " involving 329 people , including 177 minors . asiaplustj.info »
Soaring summer temperatures in Europe and Central Asia are killing nearly 400 children a year according to new analysis of the latest available data by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released yesterday. asiaplustj.info »
A new UNICEF report, which was released on June 6, reveals that more than 431,000 children under five years of age in Tajikistan are experiencing severe child food poverty, making them up to 50 percent more likely to suffer from wasting, a life-threatening form of malnutrition. asiaplustj.info »
A Tajik journalist, Ms. Zulfia Golubeva, journalist asked this question a few days ago after viewing the children’s atlas published by the Russian publishing house Prof-Press and discovering that there is no Tajikistan’s on the atlas’s map. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan signed the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action on May 6, becoming the third in Central Asia to sign this historic commitment, which aims to accelerate inclusive climate policies and actions that prioritize the well-being of children and young people at the national level, says press release issued by UNICEF Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The fourth group of citizens of Tajikistan, totaling 47 people, including 15 women, 17 girls and 15 boys (13 families), was returned from Syria on a special flight on April 25, the state-run news agency Khovar reports. asiaplustj.info »
In Tajikistan with the support of UNICEF, the Government of Tajikistan and partners, children and young people headline a series of activities to express their views on the issues that concern them, says press release issued by UNCIEF Tajikistan on November 20. asiaplustj.info »
The nightmare in Gaza is more than a humanitarian crisis. It is a crisis of humanity,” he said, speaking to journalists at UN Headquarters in New York on November 6. Mr. Guterres highlighted how “the unfolding catastrophe in Gaza makes the need for a humanitarian ceasefire more urgent with every passing hour,” stressing that the protection of civilians is paramount. asiaplustj.info »
