VOICED : Veil lifted on Kyrgyzstan bride kidnappings

The video discusses the practice of bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan, where women and girls are abducted and forced into marriage. Despite tougher laws introduced in 2012, many remain unaware of its criminality. A victim shares her escape story, highlighting the lack of support. Campaigner Tatiana Zelenski is creating animated films to raise awareness, facing mixed reactions. She aims to broadcast these on national TV to expose the issue further.

What is one reason families in Kyrgyzstan might resort to bride kidnapping?

• To follow a new trend

• To avoid paying a dowry

• To gain social status

• To fulfill a religious obligation

What action did the woman take to escape her captor?

• She called her family for help

• She waited for an opportunity to run away

• She threatened to report to the police

• She bribed her captor

What legal change did the Kyrgyz government implement in 2012 regarding bride kidnapping?

• They legalized the practice

• They introduced tougher laws against it

• They ignored the issue

• They encouraged it as a tradition

What is Tatiana Zelenski A's approach to raising awareness about bride kidnapping?

• Writing a book

• Creating animated films

• Conducting workshops

• Organizing protests

How have some men reacted to Tatiana's awareness campaign?

• They have ignored it

• They have joined her efforts

• They have fully supported it

• They have criticized it as unnecessary