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07/31/2025, 09:50On July 29–30, a national workshop was held in Bishkek to launch preparations for an important study on how women in Kyrgyzstan feel: whether they feel safe at home and on the streets, what difficulties they face, and whether they receive support if they encounter violence.
The meeting brought together more than 30 participants, including representatives of government agencies, crisis centers, non-governmental organizations, and international partners. They discussed how the study will be conducted and why it is needed.
The goal is to obtain honest and accurate data that will help develop support and prevention programs, rather than acting blindly.
The results will be used to assess progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 5.2 (eliminating violence against women and girls) and to create real, workable solutions based on women's needs.
The field survey itself is scheduled for 2026, but preparations have already begun.
According to Aliza Soltonbekova, First Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, the ministry actively supports this initiative: “We want to gain a deeper understanding of what women need and strengthen support measures within the framework of the National Strategy for Gender Equality until 2030.”
The initiative is part of the regional program “Empowerment through Equality,” implemented by UN Women, UNFPA, and the UN Joint Fund for Sustainable Development Goals.
