Tajikistan: Seeking Refuge From a Man's War
During the 1991-97 civil war, thousands of women and children fled to Afghanistan to live as refugees. But despite their suffering, many women have now found professional success.
12 Jul 05
Central Asia
Tajik Girls Disappearing From Classrooms
Growing poverty and the dominance of conservative values post independence take their toll on female education.
30 Jun 05
Turkmen Lecturers Prey on Students
Women forced to give up studies or change subjects because of sexual harassment.
30 Jun 05
Armenia and NATO Edging Closer
How far down the road towards NATO membership is Armenia likely to go?
16 Jun 05
Little Support for Kazak Wives
Women in rural areas have little hope of a sympathetic ear if their husband abuses them.
16 Jun 05
Turkmenistan: Suffering in Silence
More support is available for battered Turkmen women, but too many are resigned to their fate.
16 Jun 05
Balkars Begin to Protest
The Balkar minority in Kabardino-Balkaria takes to the streets following murder of local leader.
2 Jun 05
Shuttle Traders Risk All
Kyrgyz women travel across the region to support their families, despite being bullied and harassed en route.
2 Jun 05
Kazak Women Sold as Sex Slaves
Women from southern Kazakstan are being forced into prostitution both at home and abroad.
2 Jun 05
A Shared Suffering
Women in Afghanistan, Central Asia, Azerbaijan and the North Caucasus face official and societal discrimination.
19 May 05
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