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Feminists and LGBT+ activists celebrating the International Women's Day in Bishkek with purple and rainbow flags

'LGBT+ are used to covering up the real problems'

Although Kyrgyzstan is comparatively more liberal than other countries in Central Asia, life as a queer person can be difficult. CCP alumnus Amir Mukambetov, Head of the Community Empowerment Department at the LGBT+ organisation Kyrgyz Indigo, talks about his own experiences growing up, the political climate and the importance of supportive parents.

About Amir Mukambetov
Amir Mukambetov

is an LGBT+ activist, profeminist, pacifist and Queer Muslim from Kyrgyzstan. He works as Head of the Community Empowerment Department at the LGBT+ organisation Kyrgyz Indigo.

About CrossCulture Programme

The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) enables professionals and volunteers to look beyond their own cultural horizons! Every year, around 80 scholarship holders gain professional experience in the intercultural network in host organisations in Germany or in one of the over 35 partner countries. The goal of the CrossCulture Programme is to strengthen lasting civil society networks between Germany and countries across the globe.

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