Women’s Rights in Central Asia [explainer clip]

The global gender equality rankings 2020 shows the position of three Central Asian countries: out of 153 countries, Kazakhstan placed at 72nd place, Kyrgyzstan at #93 and Tajikistan at #137. Why have these countries scored so poorly in terms of gender equality? What is the general state of women’s rights in the region? This video will discuss the biggest challenges faced by Central Asian women today, and how the current situation has been shaped by the region’s modern history.