violence
Seventh-grader Amina from Tajikistan just wanted to study, enjoy her school days and dream about the future. But fear became her constant companion. A boy from a parallel class harassed her for two and a half years, manipulated and forced her into sexual acts. (more…)
Some commentators on social media justify the homicide of Saltanat Nukenova, wife of ex-head of the ministry of national economy of Kazakhstan, by religion. CABAR.asia asked experts if religion truly justifies abuse of women. (more…)
Family disruption, complicated access to healthcare services, violence and ill-treatment by family members. These are not the only things that women with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan have to face.
“The Taliban model of governance is not suitable and sustainable for a multicultural and multinational country like Afghanistan. The more the Taliban suppress the people, the more the resistance will be empowered”, says Dr. Omar Sadr, a research fellow at the University of Pittsburgh.
In an interview with CABAR.asia analytical platform, a musician, finalist of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, and UNHCR Russia Goodwill Ambassador Manizha Sangin spoke about the problem of violence against female migrants in Russia, their insecurity, and her new Foundation’s plans to help them.
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Most often, abuse implies beatings, rape, or psychological pressure, yet, it can also be economic.
We have prepared a quiz with real and made-up cases of regular Kazakhstani women who have faced violence at home and in public places. (more…)
The number of crimes against sexual integrity of minors is growing every year in Kazakhstan.
Forced self-isolation during the coronavirus fight is a challenge for both parents and children. Psychologists call on parents to show patience and develop a new tactics of relations with children in this period. (more…)