Kyrgyzstan honors woman’s work for children’s welfare
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Nazgul Turdubekova of Kyrgyzstan had her life story published in a book celebrating 80 women of Central Asia.
Throughout her 30-year career, Turdubekova worked to improve the lives of children in her country. She helped develop Kyrgyzstan’s “On Children” Code and launched the 111 children’s helpline. Turdubekova also led efforts to reform the country’s boarding school system, focusing on inclusive education for children with special needs. As a direct result of her work, 365 children were reunited with their families.
Her reforms also led 100 educational institutions to adopt inclusive teaching methods, creating better learning environments for children with disabilities. The inclusion of her story in the book recognizes her lasting impact on the wellbeing of children in Kyrgyzstan and the wider Central Asian region.
