Kyrgyzstan’s Feminist Theatre
Bishkek centre provides rare platform to explore social issues from new perspectives.
Bishkek centre provides rare platform to explore social issues from new perspectives.
Attempts to hold an annual rally has become a highly symbolic tradition for the feminist movement.
Campaigners warn that lockdown left many girls and young women vulnerable to the practice.
Conservative parties obstructed its adoption for supposedly eroding “traditional family values”.
An all-women team turned to mobile phone technology to provide a free and easy-to-use tool.
Activists fight traditions that exclude female worshippers from communal prayers.
Officials accuse campaigners of politicising the issue to suit their own agenda.
Equality legislation is not matched by social attitudes – or state support.
Erdogan accused of courting “conservative cults” with controversial move.
As we celebrate achievement, we remember that there is much more to do.