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According to experts, the authorities of Kazakhstan use extremism laws to fight political opponents. (more…)
The representative office of the “Institute for War and Peace Reporting in Central Asia “ (IWPR CA) announces the start of the Call for Applications for the 4th CABAR.asia School of Analytics for young researchers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Children from low-income families in Tajikistan are forced to earn money for school and other necessities during the summer vacations. Experts believe that the situation will not change for the better in the near future.
In 2014, Kazakh filmmaker Nurtas Adambay produced a movie, which can be considered as a socio-cultural phenomenon not only reflecting the Kazakhstan reality but also affecting its perception by the masses. Sociologist Zhannur Dildabayeva in her article for analytical platform CABAR.asia presents her thoughts on how “Kelinka Sabina” still influences the gender discourse in Kazakhstan. (more…)
In Kyrgyzstan, the number of people with disabilities is increasing annually, but the number of employed people with disabilities is consistently decreasing. Currently, over 190 thousand people with disabilities live in Kyrgyzstan, and 80% of them are unemployed. According to the National Statistical Committee and the Ombudsman’s report on the observance of human and civil rights and freedoms, both indicators are growing every year. (more…)
“Despite the rather important steps to intensify discussions on gender issues and the creation of numerous structures, a strategic vision and a systematic approach have not yet been observed,” notes Nozima Davletova, a gender consultant and adjunct professor at Webster University in Tashkent, in her article, prepared specifically for analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)
Except for Tajikistan, other countries of the region are reluctant to open their borders to Afghan refugees. In particular, this is connected with the plans to cooperate with the new authorities in Kabul, the experts believe. (more…)
The coronavirus pandemic has aggravated the risk of trafficking in persons, especially for women and children, UN said. According to the organisation, 70 per cent of victims of trafficking are women, including nearly 20 per cent of minors. 20 per cent of victims are adult men, and the rest are boys. (more…)
“A region-to-region dialogue mechanism, such as a C5+ASEAN, should therefore be set up for both regions to learn and understand more about each other, explore ways to expand cooperation, and help promote peace and prosperity in their respective regions” – says Dr. Paradorn Rangsimaporn in an interview to CABAR.asia analytical platform. (more…)
In 2020, Kyrgyzstan faced a 20 per cent decline in the commodity turnover. Whereas exports declined by 1.1 per cent only during the coronavirus pandemic, imports fell by 26.2 per cent or 1.3 billion dollars. (more…)