Gender Equality

A mural in Bishkek depicting family life and Kyrgyz cultural heritage. While divorce is becoming increasingly common across the country, social expectations surrounding marriage and women’s roles continue to shape how separation is experienced and perceived. Photo: Mathieu Lemoine / Novastan.

The Hidden Weight of Divorce in Kyrgyzstan: Why Its Social Consequences Remain Gendered

This article is published as part of a partnership between AUCA and Novastan, which brings graduate students’ academic work to a wider readership. Through this collaboration, Novastan aims to… [...]

Hitting the road: the first female bus drivers in Uzbekistan

A recent change in the law allows women to drive buses and heavy vehicles in Uzbekistan. This is a significant step forward for Uzbekistan’s transportation industry, a demonstration of active… [...]