The First European Forum of Women from the Kyrgyz Republic

📍 Warsaw, Poland | 🗓 9 March 2024

On March 9, 2024, the city of Warsaw proudly hosted The First European Forum of Women from the Kyrgyz Republic, a groundbreaking event co-organized by the Danaker Association of Women from Kyrgyzstan in Poland and the Migration and Human Trafficking Council under the Speaker of the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic.

This historic gathering brought together over 100 participants, including diaspora representatives from fourteen European countries, such as Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain, France, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Hungary, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan itself.

The Forum united parliamentarians from Kyrgyzstan, experts from international organizations, and women migrants from diverse backgrounds to foster inclusive dialogue, empowerment, and collaborative action.

Three insightful panel discussions focusing on:
🔹 Voices of Empowerment: Unlocking Opportunities for women from Kyrgyzstan in Europe
🔹 Cultural Tapestry: Weaving Integration and Preservation Together.

🔹 Breaking Chains: Women’s Rights, Legal Journeys, and the Fight Against Human Trafficking

20+ distinguished speakers from political, civil society, academic, and diaspora organizations

🔹Live cultural performances and networking sessions

Proposal launch of the “European Alliance of Women from Kyrgyzstan”, a future platform to unite Kyrgyz women across Europe in advocacy, leadership, and solidarity

We are grateful for the collaboration and support of our esteemed partners:

• The Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic

• European Union Global Diaspora Facility (EUDiF) – implemented by ICMPD

• Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP)

• International Organization for Migration (IOM) Poland

And for the generous support of our sponsors:

• • Eurohunter Company LLC

  • Źródło Trade Sp. z o.o.

  • Ministry of Interior and Administration Republic of Poland

  • Young Entrepreneurs Society

• Supara Ethno Complex

This was not just a forum, it was a movement to recognize, connect, and empower women from Kyrgyzstan across Europe. The discussions led to powerful recommendations, including:

• Creating stronger cooperation between diaspora communities and governments

• Promoting language learning and mental health support for migrants

• Strengthening legal pathways and advocacy against human trafficking

• Celebrating and supporting women’s leadership in business, tech, activism, and politics

This event set a precedent for future forums, laying the foundation for a sustained network of Kyrgyz women leaders across Europe.

The Forum marked the beginning of a collective journey. In the coming months, we will launch the European Alliance of Women from Kyrgyzstan—a network to empower, connect, and mobilize Kyrgyz women across borders.

Stay tuned for updates and get involved in shaping a more inclusive, resilient future for women in migration.