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women in Kyrgyzstan
![Intergenerational Conflict at the Core of Kyrgyzstan’s Turmoil Intergenerational Conflict at the Core of Kyrgyzstan’s Turmoil](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-kyrgyzstan-2697388_1280.jpg)
Intergenerational Conflict at the Core of Kyrgyzstan’s Turmoil
By Aksana Ismailbekova
Kyrgyzstan’s “muted” voices -- woman and the youth -- are standing up against the ranks of old politicians and the patriarchy.
![Kyrgyz Girl Power Pop: ‘Bad Daughter, When Will We Be Free?’ Kyrgyz Girl Power Pop: ‘Bad Daughter, When Will We Be Free?’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-04-21-4.jpg)
Kyrgyz Girl Power Pop: ‘Bad Daughter, When Will We Be Free?’
By Colleen Wood
A new song draws attention to violence against women while reclaiming sounds and symbols of Kyrgyz national identity.
![Unveiling Girls’ Madrasahs in Kyrgyzstan Unveiling Girls’ Madrasahs in Kyrgyzstan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-kyrgyzstan-2697388_1280.jpg)
Unveiling Girls’ Madrasahs in Kyrgyzstan
By Aichurek Kurmanbekova
Without state-recognized diplomas, Kyrgyzstan’s religious students -- especially girls -- are at risk of falling behind.
![Can Quotas Fix Gender Disparity in Kyrgyzstan’s Politics? Can Quotas Fix Gender Disparity in Kyrgyzstan’s Politics?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-33759633163_6646e93b98_k.jpg)
Can Quotas Fix Gender Disparity in Kyrgyzstan’s Politics?
By Colleen Wood
A draft law proposing gender quotas for Kyrgyzstan’s village councils could help increase women’s representation at the local level.
![A Wedding Dress, a Tweet, and Kyrgyzstan’s Culture Wars A Wedding Dress, a Tweet, and Kyrgyzstan’s Culture Wars](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-mavlianova.jpg)
A Wedding Dress, a Tweet, and Kyrgyzstan’s Culture Wars
By Colleen Wood
The life cycle of a social media scandal is brief, but a recent episode raises key questions about freedom and gender equality.
![From Kyrgyzstan to the Stars: The Kyrgyz Space Program From Kyrgyzstan to the Stars: The Kyrgyz Space Program](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-gabriele-garanzelli-529492-unsplash-1.jpg)
From Kyrgyzstan to the Stars: The Kyrgyz Space Program
By Colleen Wood
A group of teenage girls want to make Kyrgyzstan the next country to launch a microsatellite.
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