bride kidnapping
Georgia’s feminists face an uphill battle for equality
Despite a rise in the awareness of women’s rights in Georgia, feminist activists have found themselves up against a deeply-rooted culture that hinders further progress. Early marriages, a lack of recognition of the need for more female decision-makers, and impassivity towards women’s issues in the male-dominated parliament create a compounding, socially-driven force that stands on the way of gender equality. Natia was only 17 when she became a bride. A 25-year-old man kidnapped her twice
