Episode 2: Featuring Nazgul Turdubekova
Nazgul Turdubekova is the Director of the Child’s Rights Defenders League Public Foundation in Kyrgyzstan and Chair of the Coordination Council at the National Centre on Prevention of Torture of the Kyrgyz Republic. In this episode of Ray of Light, she shares her insights and experiences in advocating for children’s rights and protection at both community and national levels.
Listen to Episode 2 with Nazgul Turdubekova to gain valuable perspectives on child protection and legal advocacy in Kyrgyzstan.
What You Will Hear
Her journey in children’s rights: Nazgul explains how she became involved in advocacy and what inspired her to take on a leading role in protecting vulnerable children through the League.
Life at the Child’s Rights Defenders League: She describes the organisation’s core mission, key projects, and the types of services and legal support they provide to children and families.
Preventing torture and abuse: As head of a national council, Nazgul discusses efforts to safeguard children from violence and how institutional mechanisms are applied in Kyrgyzstan.
Key challenges and solutions: She highlights systemic challenges—such as underreporting and lack of awareness—and how the League tackles them through public education, legal advocacy, and policy influence.
Collaboration for change: The episode explores how the League works with schools, law enforcement, and civil society to build effective child protection systems.
Why This Episode Matters
Offers a candid and expert look at legal and community-based strategies to prevent abuse and uphold smaller voices.
Demonstrates how NGOs and state institutions can work together to enforce children’s rights.
Provides both an emotional and practical understanding of the realities behind policy, reporting, and prevention.