Ingushetia
Factory owner detained in Ingushetia over use of forced labour
The factory owner allegedly promised them $1,000 a month, but instead confiscated their passports.
Labour Rights
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Georgia
Explainer | What foreign nationals need to know about Georgia’s new labour laws
From 1 March, new rules for employing foreign nationals will begin, affecting both self-employed individuals and those on employment contracts.
Georgia
Analysis | Why did Georgia really phase out its public employment programme?
Social allowance remains Georgia’s only major social welfare pillar, with as much as 18% of the population enrolled in subsistence allowances.
Armenia
Armenian miners strike in demand for higher wages
The mining company has rejected raising wages, claiming a lack of capacity.
Labour Rights
Four hotel staff die after being electrocuted in Azerbaijan
One person was detained on charges of labour violations and negligence.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
A look back on Georgia’s 100-day theatre strike
Georgia’s theatres have been at the forefront of anti-government demonstrations — yet their strike still failed.
Azerbaijan
A generation under pressure — the future of activism in Azerbaijan
Despite the risks, a new generation of activists are continuing to raise their voices, from advocating for peace to protecting women’s rights.
