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Afghan women to enrol in Central Asia universities, thanks to a new cross-border initiative
A new cross-border initiative will allow Afghan women to study and graduate from universities in the neighbouring Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
I visited the Aral Sea last week. Now I understand what “resilience” looks like
Nukus, the capital city of Karakalpakstan, does not feel like the rest of Uzbekistan. It is an oasis in the centre of the desert with artificial palm trees in the city centre with a museum of Russian…
European Union and UNDP to help Afghan women attend university in neighbouring states
A new EU €2 million grant supports a UNDP programme enabling Afghan women to graduate from universities in neighbouring Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
From predatory bugs to future-proofing: 10 years of lessons on trade from Central Asia
The Aid for Trade project supported the creation of 4,000 new jobs and US$560 million in export contracts the past 4 years alone. After 10 years, we look at some lessons on trade in Central Asia.
Two sisters coding for a better world
Two sisters take on the tech movement in Uzbekistan with their Down Syndrome support app.
Relief for women on both sides of the law
Filing for alimony in Uzbekistan often meant long and costly trips to courts, months of waiting and emotional strain. Now, a new digital court system is changing that.
#HearMeToo: Activists in Central Asia break ground in fight against violence
Three women activists are part of a growing movement to counter violence against women and girls in Central Asia, where the problem remains largely unaddressed.
Central Asian governments call for the elimination of violence against women and girls
Government and parliamentary representatives from Central Asia gathered at a United Nations regional conference to discuss holistic strategies to combat all forms of violence against women and girls…
No one carries water in this Uzbek village...anymore
Suffering from an outdated water system in disrepair, a village in Uzbekistan found a sustainable solution to accessing safe drinking water.
Piecing together new opportunities
In Uzbekistan, a woman entrepreneur grows her textile business through creative thinking, good planning and support for her employees.
