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Training for prison staff in Tajikistan

15-16 October 2024, Dushanbe – A two-day training will be held for the staff of the Main Department for the Execution of Punishment of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan on international human rights standards, the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules), the UN Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for...

11.10.2024 - 10:26
Training on strengthening dialogue between the state and civil society through the development of a data collection system

Dushanbe, 14-15 October – Two one-day training sessions will be held for civil society to strengthen dialogue between the state and civil society through the development of a data collection system. Enhancing the capacity of civil society in human rights data collection is crucial due to existing challenges. Government bodies often do not trust or accept data from civil society representatives,...

10.10.2024 - 13:01
Dialogue Between the State and Civil Society on Human Rights in Tajikistan

Dushanbe, 18 October – A dialogue between government institutions and civil society on the protection and promotion of human rights will be held in the capital of Tajikistan. The event is organised by the NGO “The World of Law” and the Dutch foundation “Perspectivity Challenge”, with financial support from the European Union and the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), within the framework...

09.10.2024 - 13:38
Study visit to Poland

From September 2 to 13, 2024, the public organization “Human Rights Center,” in cooperation with the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, organized a study visit to Poland for representatives of the Main Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Sentences under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan. As part of the study visit, meetings were held with the leadership of Poland’s...

24.09.2024 - 13:14
Briefing paper for EU-Tajikistan Human

Rights Dialogue: Key concerns regarding torture and ill-treatment December 2023. International Partnership for Human Rights and Civil Society Coalition Against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan.  

13.08.2024 - 14:22
…. Rights and duties of prison staff in the exercise of their functions, including respecting the human dignity of all prisoners and the prohibition of certain conduct

We present to your attention a selection of Minimum Standards on freedom from torture and ill-treatment, dedicated to Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrated annually on 18 July. These minimum standards should be taken into account to promote humane conditions of imprisonment, to raise awareness that prisoners are an integral part of society and to recognize the value of the work of...

30.07.2024 - 14:29
… Irrespective of whether a formal complaint has been received

We present to your attention a selection of Minimum Standards on freedom from torture and ill-treatment, dedicated to Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrated annually on 18 July. These minimum standards should be taken into account to promote humane conditions of imprisonment, to raise awareness that prisoners are an integral part of society and to recognize the value of the work of...

29.07.2024 - 10:37
Allegations of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment of prisoners shall be dealt with immediately

We present to your attention a selection of Minimum Standards on freedom from torture and ill-treatment, dedicated to Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrated annually on 18 July. These minimum standards should be taken into account to promote humane conditions of imprisonment, to raise awareness that prisoners are an integral part of society and to recognize the value of the work of...

26.07.2024 - 14:58
In no circumstances may restrictions or disciplinary sanctions amount to torture

We present to your attention a selection of Minimum Standards on freedom from torture and ill-treatment, dedicated to Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrated annually on 18 July. These minimum standards should be taken into account to promote humane conditions of imprisonment, to raise awareness that prisoners are an integral part of society and to recognize the value of the work of...

25.07.2024 - 14:54
Proper procedural safeguards shall be followed in order not to expose the prisoner or associated persons to foreseeable risk of harm

We present to your attention a selection of Minimum Standards on freedom from torture and ill-treatment, dedicated to Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrated annually on 18 July. These minimum standards should be taken into account to promote humane conditions of imprisonment, to raise awareness that prisoners are an integral part of society and to recognize the value of the work of...

24.07.2024 - 18:28

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