IWPR Central Asia
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
Stories by the Author
Pressure Builds on Central Asia Media
Freedom of speech in Central Asia has deteriorated in recent years, with fresh restrictions on media and bloggers alike and a growing number of criminal cases initiated against journalists.
3 May 24
Go Viral Festival 2023 Wraps Up in Ashgabat
Panel discussions, masterclasses, film screenings and music provides unique platform for youth across Central Asia.
8 Aug 23
Go Viral Festivals Spark Collaboration Across Central Asia
Events travel to region’s five capitals with the aim of inspiring creativity and cross-border connections.
11 Jul 22
China's Post-Covid-19 Plans for Central Asia
Online event looks at how pandemic will affect future economic interests in the region.
27 Apr 20
Tajikistan "Still Free of Coronavirus"
Unlike elsewhere in the world, the authorities have not imposed a quarantine or restricted public events.
1 Apr 20
Coronavirus: Central Asia Labour Migrants In Crisis
Russia’s economic woes will have a major knock-on effect in the region.
30 Mar 20
Sisters Doing it For Themselves in Tajikistan
Numbers of female entrepreneurs are growing, despite still facing challenges.
8 Mar 20
Kyrgyzstan: Bringing Women into Politics
New law aims to increase female participation in municipal affairs.
8 Mar 20
Uzbekistan: Women's Work
A market provides a microcosm of part-time, seasonal or informal employment.
8 Mar 20
Ethnic Kazaks Fleeing China Feel Unsafe
Political and economic dependence means that Nur-Sultan has been reluctant to condemn ongoing persecution.
25 Feb 20
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