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Concluding observations Committee against Torture on the fourth periodic report of Tajikistan

The Committee considered the fourth periodic report of Tajikistan at its 2238th and 2241st meetings, held on 14 and 15 April 2026, and adopted the present concluding observations at its 2256th meeting, held on 27 April 2026        

26.08.2026 - 11:53
Central Asia: Strengthening Safeguards, Oversight and Accountability to Prevent Torture

Joint Statement for OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on ‘’Preventing Torture and Ill-Treatment - Strengthening Co-operation and Implementation’’, Vienna, 29-30 June 2026 Despite legislative reforms, the adoption of action plans and engagement with international human rights mechanisms, torture and ill-treatment persist across Central Asia. While comprehensive statistics are lacking...

26.06.2026 - 16:20
Tajikistan: Civil Society Representatives Brief UN Committee against Torture in Geneva

At its session in Geneva on 14-15 April 2026, the UN Committee against Torture (CAT) examined Tajikistan’s fourth periodic report on the implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. In connection with the review, representatives of the Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan,...

17.04.2026 - 10:00
Start of implementation of project activities

The Human Rights Center, in partnership with International Organization for Human Rights (IPHR) and with financial support of the European Union, launched the project “Supporting Civil Society Action to Promote the Rule of Law for All in Tajikistan.”  This initiative aims to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting fair justice, democratic governance, and the principles...

07.04.2026 - 15:08
Strengthening professional skills in the investigation of cases of torture

Training sessions for prosecutors of the Republic of Tajikistan were concluded in Bokhtar, aimed at strengthening professional skills in the investigation of cases of torture and other forms of ill-treatment. The trainings were held on 15–16 January and form part of a broader programme to enhance the capacity of the justice system. The training was organised by the PO “The World of Law” in...

20.01.2026 - 11:41
Training on investigating torture cases for prosecutors continues on January 15-16 in Bokhtar.

“Preventing torture is impossible without coordinated and professional work by all actors of the justice system. That is why the project is structured as a unified chain of training-from judges and lawyers to prosecutors. This makes it possible to develop a shared understanding of standards, a common professional language, and sustainable practices for protecting the rights of victims,” noted...

16.01.2026 - 16:49
A two-day training for prosecutors of the Republic of Tajikistan on13-14 january was held in Dushanbe, focusing on on issues related to the investigation of torture and ill-treatment.

The training was organised by the PO «The World of Law» in partnership with the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Tajikistan within the framework of the project «Path to Justice: Strengthening Human Rights through the Prevention of Torture and Reform of the Penitentiary System», funded by the European Union. The programme was practice-oriented and covered issues related to the...

15.01.2026 - 16:58
A two-day training for prosecutors of the Republic of Tajikistan was held in Dushanbe, focusing on on issues related to the investigation of torture and ill-treatment.

The training was organised by the PO «The World of Law» in partnership with the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Tajikistan within the framework of the project «Path to Justice: Strengthening Human Rights through the Prevention of Torture and Reform of the Penitentiary System», funded by the European Union. The programme was practice-oriented and covered issues related to the...

15.01.2026 - 10:10
Trainings for law enforcement officers on conducting investigative interviews in line with international standards

Trainings for law enforcement officers on conducting investigative interviews in line with international standards, based on the P.E.A.C.E. model, are being held in Khujand and Dushanbe. The trainings are delivered by lecturers from the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who previously completed a Training of Trainers programme on the UK investigative interviewing model....

23.12.2025 - 16:10
UN General Assembly adopts Tajikistan’s resolution on International Year of Legal Literacy, 2027

On December 12, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly in its 80th Session, unanimously adopted a draft resolution entitled “International Year of Legal Literacy, 2027”, introduced by the Republic of Tajikistan. Building on the successful completion of Tajikistan’s nationwide Year of Legal Literacy in 2024, Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Honorable...

12.12.2025 - 13:10

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