Kazakhstan Gender Research Guide
This guide provides background on Kazakhstan and discusses researching gender issues in the Kazakh context.
Contributor: Aizada Arystanbek
Uzbekistan Gender Research Guide
This guide provides background on Uzbekistan and discusses researching gender issues in the Uzbek context.
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Akimat of the city of Astana
Akimat of the city of Astana is the official website of the akimat (regional administration) of the capital city Astana.
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Family and Women's Committee of Uzbekistan
State body aimed at the protection of women’s rights in Uzbekistan
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Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences
Research institute focused on manuscript collection
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National Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Central repository for historical documents in Kazakhstan
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Kazakh Research Institute of Culture
Kazakhstani research center for art, culture, history, and archaeology
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National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi
Multifunctional national library of Uzbekistan
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Museum of Contemporary Women's and Queer Art of Central Asia (MoFA+)
Museum of women’s and queer art of Central Asia
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Adil Qala
Project on social justice in the field of urban planning and development
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Against Frotterizm
A social campaign project against frotteurism and harassment of women in Uzbekistan’s public transport.
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Amerika Ovozi
International multimedia agency funded by the US Congress
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Ariadna
Central Asian art media
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Bashtan Bashta
Podcast project dedicated to civil activism in Kyrgyzstan
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Bulbul Podcasts
Kazakhstani podcast studio producing shows about culture and women’s history
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Crossroads Central Asia
Non-profit research institute covering political, economic, and security affairs of Central Asia
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Daryo
Uzbek media covering politics, economic, and culture in the country and around the world
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Dope Soz
Kazakhstani podcast series dedicated to social, historical, political, and other events and discourses
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Education Community
Activist project aimed at personal, professional, psychological, and legal support of the LGBTQIA+ community in Kazakhstan.
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European Sex Workers Rights Alliance
Sex worker-led network advocating for protection of rights of sex workers in Europe and Central Asia
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FemAgora
FemAgora is dedicated to fostering transnational feminist solidarity in Central Asia.
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Feminist Translocalities
A grassroots transnational feminist organization aiming to bring together and support feminist and LGBTQ+ activists from Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.
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Feminita
Grassroots queer feminist collective.
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Human Rights Focus
Project aimed at institutional support of women and children in Kazakhstan
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ILGA-Europe
International NGO advocating for the protection of LGBTI people and uniting over 600 organizations from 54 countries across Europe and Central Asia
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Invisible Rainbow Union
Social media community of queer ethnic minorities from Central Asia and Russia
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Kaz Fem
Grassroots feminist organization dedicated to research and development of feminist theory in Kazakhstan.
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Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law
NGO with a focus on human rights and rule of law in Kazakhstan
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Kok.team
Kok.team was a grassroots LGBT organization dedicated to providing information on the LGBT issues in Kazakh.
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Legal Policy Research Center
Independent policy research institute
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Loyiha
Podcast platform sharing life experience and educational information from Uzbek women in various career fields
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Official Website of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s official website of the president of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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Qalampir
Uzbek digital news and analytics publication
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Qara Magan
Qara Magan is a grassroots project is dedicated to visibility and storytelling of the LGBTQ+ community of Kazakhstan.
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QAZAQUEER
Social media project on the lives of the LGBTQIA+ community in Kazakhstan
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Queernyi squirt
Podcast series dedicated to LGBTQIA+ sex education in Central Asia
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Repost
Popular Uzbek news media in Russian language
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Right Now
Social media platform on legal and human rights in Kazakhstan
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Ruyo Journal
Artist-run online journal on art, films, and theory in Central Asia
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Sof.uz
Uzbek digital news publication using accessible language
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Spot
News media primarily covering business and economic news in Uzbekistan
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Statistics Agency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s official statistics agency
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Stop Harass
Harassment prevention and tracking website
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TEDxAbayStWomen
Self-organized event on gender equality in Kazakhstan
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The Fish that changed gender (Рыба, которая сменила пол)
Podcast series sharing life stories of transpeople from Kazakhstan
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The Government Portal of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Official portal of the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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Tolk
Podcast series dedicated to researching contemporary Kazakhstani through interpersonal conversations
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Unit
A crossborder community of journalists and activists from Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and South Caucasus who work with the LGBTQIA+ issues
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Uzbek Review
News agency founded by Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation.
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Uzbekistan Daily
Business news media covering Uzbekistan and occasionally other Central Asian countries
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Uzbekistan National News Agency
State-owned news media and informational agency in Uzbekistan
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UzReport
One of the largest internet news publications in Uzbekistan
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Womxn of Central Asia
Social media project spotlighting stories and success of Central Asian women
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Xabar
State-owned news media in Uzbekistan
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NeMolchiKZ
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Anhor
Independent media covering politics and culture and offering analytical and opinion pieces.
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Antiuniversity of Feminism
Educational project offering online courses on feminist theory in Kyrgyz language.
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Art - Review
Media about art and culture in Uzbekistan.
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Artif
Social media platform connecting artists, human rights defenders, and activists from Eastern Europe and Central Asia
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Ayol buyum emas
A social project aimed at supporting women and combating violence against them in Uzbekistan.
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Ayt Community
Local media with a focus on feminism, legislature, and ethics.
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Bahor/Vesna
Tashkent-based organization of cultural immigrant-workers from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
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Center for the Development of Contemporary Journalism in the Republic of Uzbekistan
Nongovernmental and noncommercial media aimed at developing quality journalism in Uzbekistan.
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Center of legal protection 'Zan Talaby'
NGO advocating against human trafficking and offering help to its victims.
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ECOM
Regional NGO in the sphere of health of LGBTI communities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
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Exponaut
Independent media for young people in Uzbekistan
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Kun.Uz
Online publication offering coverage of events in Uzbekistan and across the world.
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Manarifat
Social media platform discussing matters of sexual and reproductive health.
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Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Official webpage of Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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Moc Creative Org
Creative organization with a focus on art, photography, music, and events.
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NeMolchi.UZ
Grassroots organization against violence against women in Uzbekistan.
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Orda
Orda offers coverage of current events in Kazakhstan as well as journalistic investigations.
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Oydin Nur
Women’s shelter in Bukhara offering legal and medical services, as well as engaging in awareness campaigns and trainings.
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Qizlar
Independent group of creative women from Uzbekistan.
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Qizlar Ovozi
School aimed at professional development of girls and young women aged 14 to 30.
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Sarpa
Independent media covering human rights and gender equality.
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Sening mening haqqimiz
Social media account advocating for women’s rights, education, and development in Uzbekistan
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Trans*Coalition
Platform for trans- and non-binary activists from the countries of the Caucasus, Central Asia and Eastern Europe.
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UN Women Country Data Sheet
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Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation
The Art and Culture Development Foundation of the Republic of Uzbekistan fosters international cooperation and promotes the culture of Uzbekistan on the international arena.
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Uzbekistan with a Female Voice
Social media account advocating for gender equality and women empowerment in Uzbekistan
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World Bank
Gender-related data available at the World Bank Gender Data Portal and Women, Business, and the Law Reports.
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Hook Report
Independent media covering politics, art, culture, and economics.
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Adamdar/CA
Adamdar/CA offers news coverage and storytelling narratives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
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CABAR
Central Asian Bureau for Analytical Reporting (CABAR) offers regional analytical, informational, and educational material on Central Asia.]
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Calvert Journal (The)
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Central Asia Barometer
Central Asia Barometer is a regional independent NGO for applied social research.
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Central Asian Analytical Network
Offers editorial and opinion pieces, interviews, book and publication reviews, and expert projects on politics, society, and economics of Central Asia.
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Current Time Asia
Current Time Asia was created by the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a US Congress-funded broadcasting organization, with participation of Voice of America.
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Diplomat (The)
Offers coverage of current events in Central Asia.
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Eurasia Foundation
The Eurasia Foundation works with international, national, and local partners for community action.
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Eurasianet
Eurasianet offers coverage of current events in Central Asia and South Caucasus.
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Foreign Policy Research Institute
Dedicated to producing research and policy analysis with the focus on foreign policy and national security challenges facing the US.
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Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Funded by the German government, FES focuses on social and gender justice issues, political participation, and youth leadership in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan
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International Organization for Migration
Geneva, Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization on migration and is a part of the UN system.
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Mediazona Central Asia
Mediazona Central Asia covers current events in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
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Novastan
Offers coverage of current events in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the Uyghur region.
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OCCRP
The OCCRP aims to develop and equip a global network of investigative journalists, as well as publish stories exposing crime and corruption.
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OECD
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization working on public policy and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges.
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PONARS Eurasia
PONARS aims to advance new approaches in research on security, politics, economics, and society in Russia and Eurasia.
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Prague Civil Society Centre
Dedicated to enabling civic groups and journalists to connect with their communities through grant making, capacity building, and learning
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Spotlight Initiative Regional Programme for Central Asia and Afghanistan
Research and advocacy campaign dedicated to eliminating sexual and gender-based violence and harmful practices in Central Asia.
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The Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs
Washington, DC-based NGO aimed at fostering academic exchange between Central Asia and the world
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UN Women Data Hub
Provides a list of UN Women publications on Kazakhstan.
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UNDP
The UN initiatives in Uzbekistan.
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Vlast
Vlast offers coverage of current events in Kazakhstan, as well as various editorial projects. Vlast also covers key news development on other Central Asian countries.
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Voices on Central Asia
Voices on Central Asia Offers analytical pieces, research insights, policy discussions, fieldwork recollections, photos, charts, and data on Central Asia.
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World Value Survey
Survey of social, political, economic, religious and cultural values across different communities.
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Adilet.Zan
Legal information system of Regulatory Legal Acts under the Ministry of Justice Institute of Legislation and Legal Information.
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Aiman Umarova School of Rights
Grassroots informational platform focusing on the problems of women and girls from socially vulnerable background, including gender-based violence.
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Aiman Umarova’s Rights School
Grassroots informational platform focusing on the problems of women and girls from socially vulnerable background, including gender-based violence.
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Ak Orda
Ak Orda is the official website of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Contains official documents, such as the constitution, state strategies and programs, and constitutional laws, as well as an archive of the documents.
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Akimat of the city of Almaty
Akimat of the city of Almaty is the official website of the akimat (regional administration) of Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan.
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Artyq Emes
Artyq Emes is a human rights project that researches fat phobia and fat-shaming in Kazakhstan
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Azattyq
Offers coverage of current events in Kazakhstan, as well as various editorial projects.
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Batyr Jamal
Batyr Jamal is a women-oriented media with coverage primarily focusing on women’s rights, safety, and self-worth.
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Bureau of National Statistics / Gender
Bureau of National Statistics / Gender is the official government resource representing a collection of gendered data on population, family, healthcare, education and communication, employment, human rights, and politics.
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Central Communication Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Central Communication Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the official communication service for presidential and state affairs aimed at fostering communication between the government bodies and media.
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Crisis Centers Union
Crisis Centers Union unites 18 organizations from 12 regions of Kazakhstan.
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Eurasian Cultural Alliance
Eurasian Cultural Alliance is a NGO dedicated to cultivating the contemporary art scene of Kazakhstan.
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Factcheck.kz
Factcheck.kz is a publication focuses on fact checking news and viral media.
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Fading.TSE
Fading.TSE is a grassroots project documenting urban history of Kazakhstan and its capital.
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FemPoint
Grassroots organization for LBT women providing support resources and engaged in advocacy and activism.
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Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
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Gender Economics Research Center
Gender Economics Research Center is a research center on gender and economics at Narxoz University, Almaty.
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HolaNews
HolaNews offers coverage of current events in Kazakhstan on Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram.
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Human Rights KZ
Human Rights KZ is dedicated to sharing domestic and international human rights information and news in Kazakh.
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Informburo
Informburo offers news coverage, informational and analytical materials.
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International Organization for Migration
Geneva, Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization on migration and is a part of the UN system.
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Manshuq
Manshuq is a women-oriented media with coverage primarily focusing on lifestyle, culture, career, and other editorial projects.
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Masa Media
Masa Media strives to explain political, legal, and legislative systems in Kazakhstan.
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MISK
Dedicated to research on youth, monitoring youth policy legislation, and human rights training.
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National Commission for Women Affairs and Familial Demographic Policies
National Commission for Women Affairs and Familial Demographic Policies serves as a consultative and advisory body under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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New Generation of Human Rights Defenders Coalition
New Generation of Human Rights Defenders is a coalition of Kazakhstani human rights defenders including practicing experts in the field of international human rights law, human rights researchers, leaders, and members of NGOs.
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Official Information Source of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Official Information Source of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the official website of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.]
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Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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Oyan, Qazaqstan!
Oyan, Qazaqstan! is a social movement advocating for political reforms in Kazakhstan.
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PaperLab
PaperLab is a public policy research organization in Kazakhstan. PaperLab publishes research, organizes public discussions, and offers training and networking opportunities to Central Asian experts.
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Policy Solutions Center
Policy Solutions Center is a grassroots organizations of Kazakhstani researchers involved in the study of socio-political and socio-economic problems in Kazakhstan, as well as the development of policy and management recommendations.]
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Kazakhstani sociological institute specializes in public opinion, marketing, and sociological studies of Kazakhstan and other countries.
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Ratel
Offers coverage of current events, opinion pieces, and journalistic investigations in Kazakhstan, specifically concerning corruption.
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Research Institute for Social and Gender Studies
Research Institute for Social and Gender Studies is dedicated to promoting gender and social equality through the implementation of multidisciplinary research projects and social initiatives.
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Schitaetsya
Schitaetsya is a collaborative project by the Kaz Fem feminist organization and other experts and organization to collect accurate information about domestic violence in Kazakhstan and provide informational resources for victims of domestic abuse.
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Soros Kazakhstan Foundation
Soros Foundation-Kazakhstan funds multiple scholarship programs, educational courses, and research and activist initiatives.
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SVET
Kazakhstani foundation dedicated to helping survivors of gender-based violence and sharing relevant news.
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TAG news
TAG news agency offers coverage of current events in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and the Silk Road region.
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TengriNews
TengriNews offers news coverage of current events in Kazakhstan and the world and a database of legislative documents.
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Til Kespek Joq
Til Kespek Joq offers coverage of current events in Kazakhstan.
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Tselinny Center
Tselinny Center is dedicated to studying and developing cultural scene in Kazakhstan.
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UN Kazakhstan Annual Report 2021
The UN’s annual country report.
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UN Population Fund in Kazakhstan
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UN Women: Europe and Central Asia
Provides an overview of UN initiatives in Kazakhstan.
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UNDP in Kazakhstan
The UN Development Programme’s activities and data on Kazakhstan.
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Units to Guard Women against Violence
The Republic of Kazakhstan Administrations of Internal Affairs’ Units to Guard Women against Violence is a domestic body on the basis of police work force designed to protect constitutional rights of women, coordinate detention and prosecution processes in the case of the detention of women, and organize work to prevent domestic violence against women.
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Uyat Emes
Uyat Emes is an educational site about sex and relationships for Kazakhstani teenagers and their parents.
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Village Kazakhstan
The Village Kazakhstan offers coverage of cultural and social life, events, and businesses.
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Women of Kazakhstan
Women of Kazakhstan is a first online museum of documenting the past and present of Kazakhstani women with a focus on historical research.
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World Value Survey
Survey of social, political, economic, religious and cultural values across different communities.
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Zakon.kz
Zakon.kz offers news coverage of current events in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Russia, and the US, as well as analytical materials and interviews.
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World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report
The Global Gender Gap Report includes countries’ score cards summarizing key gendered data about included countries.