Turkmenistan: Election Talk Postponed
The supreme legislative body votes not to discuss presidential elections until 2009, despite hints from the Turkmen leader that he might not stay on forever.
5 Nov 05
Tajikistan
Azerbaijan Poll Concessions: Too Little Too Late?
President Aliev has taken steps to ensure a fairer election, but his opponents say it comes too late to create a level playing-field.
4 Nov 05
Tajik NGOs Flourish But Lack Political Bite
Though most agree they do good work, women-led NGOs are vulnerable to accusations of being too close to the government.
20 Oct 05
Tajiks Pioneer New Refuge Approach
Unlike its counterparts in the West, a new women’s shelter in Tajikistan aims to reunite troubled families.
20 Oct 05
Kyrgyz Refugees Long for Recognition
Poverty and lack of legal status hit women hardest in the refugee community.
20 Oct 05
Kyrgyz Come Out
Homophobia is rife in Kyrgyzstan with gay women particularly susceptible to discrimination.
6 Oct 05
Uzbek Nobel Nominees Get Cold Shoulder
The quest for the Nobel Peace Prize is proving more trouble than it’s worth for Uzbek women nominees.
22 Sep 05
Kosovar Abuse Victims in Jeopardy
Theft of details of victims of wartime rapes, prostitution and human trafficking sparks concerns.
6 Sep 05
Tajikistan: Hard Life for Rural Women
Women theoretically have the right to run their own farms, but they are still marginalised from real power on the land.
25 Aug 05
US Afghan Policy Switch
Washington is redoubling its efforts to achieve a breakthrough on the Afghan battlefield, after becoming frustrated with diplomatic attempts to resolve the crisis.
4 Aug 05
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