Glossary

Bishkek Feminist Initiatives (BFI) — A public association of feminist activists based in Bishkek.

Feminism — A movement aimed at eradicaticating all forms of oppression, violence and discrimination against women and underrepresented communities.

Feminist and Women’s Movement — While both movement’s support women’s empowerment and equality, the latter does not always position itself as feminist. We respect the right of a movement to self-identify and include terms that are used by the movement itself.

Kelin — A kyrgyz term for a daughter-in law or wife. Women and girls — We consider women and girls to be anyone who self-identifies as such or has been socialized as as a woman or girl.

Oblast — territorial division ala province in Kyrgyzstan and many other former Soviet states.