https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Sun, 24 May 2026 17:05:07 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Across Central Asia, deep-rooted son preference is driving sex-selective abortions and distorting birth ratios. Women describe intense family pressure to bear boys, while experts warn the growing gender imbalance could fuel long-term social instability. https://www.rferl.org/a/central-asia-sex-selective-abortions-girls-tajikistan-uzbekistan/33761697.html https://www.rferl.org/a/central-asia-sex-selective-abortions-girls-tajikistan-uzbekistan/33761697.html Sun, 24 May 2026 13:22:35 +0200 FeaturesTajikistanUzbekistanThe Rundown Stories