“I Will Never Be Just a Wife and a Mother”: How Mutabar Khushvaktova Became the Voice of Uzbekistan’s Environmental Challenges
She had never planned to become an eco-activist. It all began with the birth of her daughter and a kind of anxiety almost every mother can understand. This is the honest story of Mutabar Khushvaktova – how a young journalist turned her personal fear for her child’s future into her life’s work, and why she had to face hate, pressure and public resistance along the way.
What Kind of World Will We Leave Behind?
From the tragedy of the Aral Sea to the environmental threats that often go unnoticed, the After Us exhibition at the Gallery of Fine Arts of Uzbekistan offers a contemporary artistic perspective on some of today’s most pressing ecological issues. The participating artists explore the fragility of nature, humanity’s responsibility for the planet, and the world we will leave behind for future generations.
“Thousands of people support me, but every day is still a struggle.” What It Means to Be an Environmental Activist in Uzbekistan
Many people imagine environmental activism as a world of inspiring projects, media interviews and public recognition. What often remains unseen are the pressure, criticism, constant self-education and emotional burnout that come with it. Environmental blogger and activist Mutabar Khushvaktova explains why environmental activism is not about slogans, but about daily work, responsibility and perseverance.
