Tajikistan: Ismaili Resurgence
Members of a minority faith punch above their weight as their spiritual leader is also a major aid donor.
5 Nov 05
Central Asia
Battle Lines Drawn for Azeri Election
Opinion is still divided on whether the opposition can topple the government at the ballot box – and whether the vote will be fair enough to show the true results.
4 Nov 05
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
Kyrgyzstan: Rising Teen Pregnancy Blamed on Ignorance
Sex education remains a controversial topic in Kyrgyzstan, where abortion is usually the solution to unwanted pregnancies.
3 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
Kyrgyzstan: Forgotten Revolutionaries
Women played a key role in the “Tulip Revolution” but are now in danger of being forgotten by the country’s new leaders.
6 Oct 05
Kyrgyz Come Out
Homophobia is rife in Kyrgyzstan with gay women particularly susceptible to discrimination.
6 Oct 05
Kyrgyzstan: Opposition Slams Referendum
Akaev's opponents rubbish his claim that plebiscite results reflect public trust in his
4 Oct 05
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