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"Silence begets violence”: An activist-blogger in Uzbekistan speaks out against gender-based violence

25 November 2021
Aqida Mokhirova walks pensively on a park road, while the backs of two people, one of which pushes a baby stroller walk away from her.
Caption: Aqida Mokhirova, activist and blogger from Tashkent supports survivors of gender-based violence.
Photo: © Sevimli TV
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