Stolen Futures: The Hidden Crisis of Gender Based Violence in Central Asia
In parts of Central Asia, a cruel practice still steals women’s freedom – kidnapping for marriage. Called “ala kachuu” in Kyrgyzstan and “alyp qashu” in Kazakhstan, it continues under the guise of “custom”. Across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, thousands of girls are kidnapped every year — pulled from classrooms, cars, or homes — […]
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