Gulf States to Curb Sex Trafficking
Kyrgyz officials and women’s rights activists welcome the changes, but the roots of the sex trade have yet to be tackled.
21 Feb 05
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Kazak Women Sold as Sex Slaves
Women from southern Kazakstan are being forced into prostitution both at home and abroad.
2 Jun 05
Profile: Suraya Parlika – Champion of Women's Rights
Forty years on, a veteran campaigner is still fighting for education and rights for Afghan women.
3 Mar 05
Georgian Mine Digs Deep For Survival
The Georgian government is giving an ageing industrial giant one last chance – to the fury of competitors
14 Mar 03
Kazakstan: Boom in Fake Covid-19 Certificates
Experts say that both PCR tests and vaccine certificates can be easily forged at home or bought online.
23 Jul 21
Covid-19 Fake News Spreads in Central Asia
The authorities have struggled to maintain trust in their narratives over the pandemic.
13 May 20
IWPR International Women's Day Journalist of the Year
Prize to honour contributors, beneficiaries and partners working in often challenging environments.
8 Mar 24
Will Kokoity Deliver on Poll Pledges?
South Ossetian leader must improve living conditions for locals in wake of election or risk support switching to opposition, warn analysts.
5 Jun 09
Russia Cuts Off Georgian Water and Wine
Tbilisi accuses Moscow of deliberate campaign to undermine Georgian economy.
21 Apr 06
Changes to Kyrgyz Assembly “Muzzle” Deputies
The government says it only wants to streamline parliament’s work, but the opposition says the real aim is to silence debate.
1 Feb 08
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