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Second Human Rights Dialogue: New Priorities and Reforms 2025–2030

Dushanbe, September 26, 2025 – The second Dialogue between government institutions and civil society on the protection and promotion of human rights took place in the capital of Tajikistan. This event, now held for the second time, brought together representatives of key state bodies, civil society organizations, international experts, and partners to discuss the outcomes of the recommendations...

26.09.2025 - 12:10
Resocialization of Convicted Persons through Vocational Education in the Penitentiary System of the Republic of Tajikistan and Prison-EXPO

On September 17, 2025, a roundtable discussion on “Resocialization of Convicted Persons through Vocational Education in the Penitentiary System of the Republic of Tajikistan and Prison-EXPO” was held at the Serena Hotel in Dushanbe. Following the roundtable, an exhibition was held in the garden of the Serena Hotel, showcasing products made by inmates in correctional institutions across the...

22.09.2025 - 12:10
Resocialization of Convicted Persons through Vocational Education in the Penitentiary System of the Republic of Tajikistan and Prison-EXPO

Dushanbe, 17 September 2025 – A roundtable on “Resocialization of Convicted Persons through Vocational Education in the Penitentiary System of the Republic of Tajikistan and Prison-EXPO” will take place at the Serena Hotel in Dushanbe. For more information, please follow the link: https://hrc.tj/archives/4265 The roundtable is organized by the Main Directorate for the Execution of...

16.09.2025 - 12:10
Working meeting with members of the monitoring group

From August 23 to 25, 2025, at Green Wood House in Hisor, the Public Organization “Human Rights Center” held a three-day working meeting with members of the monitoring group operating under the Coalition of Civil Society against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan. More details at the link: https://hrc.tj/archives/4197 The work is conducted with the support of the Swiss Cooperation...

02.09.2025 - 12:10
The application of national and international human rights standards in the protection of victims of torture and ill-treatment

On August 12 in Dushanbe, a training for lawyers was held, attended by 25 legal professionals . The event served as an important professional platform for exchanging experience and deepening knowledge on the application of national and international human rights standards in the protection of victims of torture and ill-treatment. Participants discussed current challenges in legal practice,...

14.08.2025 - 15:52
Round tables were held in Khujand and Dushanbe to discuss priority areas and practical cooperation in the field of prison reform in the Republic of Tajikistan through 2030

On 11 July 2025 in Khujand and 15 July 2025 in Dushanbe, the NGO Human Rights Center and the Public Foundation Legal Initiative hosted roundtable discussions to engage civil society representatives in shaping proposals and recommendations for the 2026–2030 Action Plan, and to strengthen practical cooperation in advancing prison reform in Tajikistan through 2030. During the roundtables,...

22.07.2025 - 12:10
Information: Start of the project

Dear friends, partners, and colleagues! We are pleased to announce the launch of the project "Enhancing Human Rights in Tajikistan by Building the Capacity of the Ombudsman, Strengthening Civil Society, and Improving Legal Aid for Vulnerable Groups in Detention". The project is funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) and implemented by the PO "The World of Law". Embassy...

17.07.2025 - 12:10
Roundtables to discuss priority areas and practical cooperation in the field of prison reform in the Republic of Tajikistan through 2030

On 11 July in Khujand and 15 July in Dushanbe, the NGO “Human Rights Center” and the PF “Legal Initiative” will convene roundtables to discuss priority areas and practical cooperation in the field of prison reform in the Republic of Tajikistan through 2030. The purpose of these events is to develop proposals and recommendations from civil society representatives for the draft Action Plan for...

10.07.2025 - 12:10
Nurmahmad Khalilov, NGO «Center for Human Rights»: The most important principle of human rights - respect for the rights of other people

«In my opinion, a human rights defender is a person who protects his own rights and the rights of other people. These are the people who have and are guided by such principles as respect for the rights of other people. I did not set my goal to become a human rights activist. Started with the fact that he practiced advocacy and tried to provide real legal assistance to people in relation to...

08.07.2025 - 15:59
Khurshed Kurbonshoev, PO “Office for Civil Liberties”: Torture is when instead of law force is applied

«Prohibition on torture is not just an act of humanity. It is a legal and moral boundary that protects human from abuse of power. When a state keeps within this boundary, it affirms that human dignity is an important goal. Torture is when instead of law force is applied, and, so far as force is above rights, there is no justice».            ...

07.07.2025 - 12:10

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