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Openings for Biden in the inaugural US-Central Asia Summit at UNGA

Partnership between civil society and authorities on gender equality in Uzbekistan

Central Asia needs a new approach to security

After three decades of independence following the fall of the Soviet Union, Central Asian countries continue to face challenges to their stability and governance. Last year saw large-scale domestic unrest in three of the region’s five countries. Many of these events follow similar patterns: growing tensions and grievances among citizens lead to protests, which are met with a harsh and disproportionate response including the use of lethal force by security forces, feeding into further mistrust between authorities and the population.

Lessons from Uzbekistan: Addressing security concerns through civil society and government cooperation

International Women’s Day 2022: 18 women’s rights organisations you should know about

For International Women's Day 2022, we are sharing 18 brilliant women's rights organisations in Africa, Asia and Middle East that you should know about.

"Civil society organisations find extraordinary solutions – and keep trying until it’s possible"

We spoke to Rano Nuridinova, director of Istiqbolli Avlod Namangan, about supporting survivors of violence in Uzbekistan.

Supporting women-led civil society organisations in Uzbekistan to build peace and security

Overcoming a fraught legacy: building police–public cooperation in Central Asia

Community policing in Central Asia: Lessons and experiences from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan