Tag
women in Kyrgyzstan
October 09, 2020
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.
April 21, 2020
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.
December 02, 2019
Unveiling Girls’ Madrasahs in Kyrgyzstan
By Aichurek Kurmanbekova
Without state-recognized diplomas, Kyrgyzstan’s religious students -- especially girls -- are at risk of falling behind.
June 25, 2019
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.
May 29, 2019
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.
September 11, 2018
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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