The World Human Rights Day

The World Human Rights Day is one of the key dates in international red-letter day system aimed to deepening respect for every human dignity and liberties. The Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on December 10. It is timed to coincide with the date of assuming one of the most important obligations in the world – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has been adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948. It is this document that - for the first time - has set forth the fundamental human rights subject to general protection.

The Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan, in memorial of the World Human Rights Day, has held the following activities:

On-Site Legal Assistance: On December 1–3, 2025[1], in Dushanbe, lawyers of the Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan have provided free legal advisory services aimed to raising public awareness of human rights and their protection mechanisms. Around 100 persons have been consulted within the wide range of issues of their concern — from taxation of property and procedure of appealing against civil servants’ actions to situations related to using of force, as well as problems of housing, civil and criminal nature. All those applicants have received contact information whereby, in appropriate cases, they could submit documents and receive secondary legal assistance after their consideration. To enhance the Coalition’s visibility, the participants have received presentational gifts with the Coalition’s logo.

[1] https://notorturetj.org/news/pravozashchitniki-proveli-v-dushanbe-vyezdnye-besplatnye-pravovye-konsultacii

Competitions and Quizzes for the Youth in Dushanbe and Khujand: On December 3, 2025, in Dushanbe[1] and Spitamen[2] District of Sughd Region, the Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan made up a quiz attended by around 60 persons. The purpose was to raise the level of law knowledge of the youth, gain a better understanding of international human rights standards, encourage the community involvement of young people, and their involvement in human rights activities (advocacy).

At the closing part of the event – a human rights’ quiz, participants with best results received the promotional gifts.

[1] https://notorturetj.org/news/viktorina-ko-vsemirnomu-dnyu-prav-cheloveka-proshla-v-dushanbe

[2] https://notorturetj.org/news/informacionnaya-sessiya-dlya-molodezhi-v-spitamenskom-rayone

Annual Calendars[1]: A calendar has been designed on the basis of 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, through transforming key principles of the document into readily understandable and illustrative educational tool. Thus, calendars have become not only a useful desktop tool, but also serve as a permanent reminder of the value of freedom, equality and protection against cruel treatment.

Calendars also contain contact information of the Coalition, where every person can approach for free legal assistance regarding torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. This is particularly significant for those persons who encounter violations and need support, but don’t know where to approach with their concerns.

[1] https://notorturetj.org/news/koaliciya-protiv-pytok-predstavila-tematicheskie-kalendari-ko-vsemirnomu-dnyu-prav-cheloveka

Visibility: While holding activities under the World Human Rights Day arranged by the Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan, participants have received thermo-mugs with the Coalition’s logo to enhance the visual identity of the Coalition, thus enhancing its public recognition.

A Live Broadcast on “Asia-Plus” and Online Advisory Services: On December 9, 2025[1], in a live “Imkon” program broadcast on “Asia-Plus” radio, a special radio programme was launched. Guests of the radio studio were lawyers and legal experts of the Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan. On the airwaves, experts discussed key issues related to prevention of torture and cruel treatment, rights of citizens to adequate housing, etc. Specialists presented a national approach to definition of torture, told about protection[2] mechanisms, and explained in details medical expert examination procedures. During the live broadcast, radio listeners asked questions related to various human rights protection areas — from domestic violence and recovering damages for pulling down a house to property registration procedures in newly erected buildings, and other legal regulations that citizens encounter in their everyday life. Purpose of the programme is to facilitate public legal awareness in accordance with international standards and legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan regarding the human rights, including the right to freedom from torture and cruel treatment.

[1] https://notorturetj.org/news/pryamoy-efir-na-radio-aziya-plyus-i-onlayn-konsultacii-koaliciya-protiv-pytok-provela-pravovuyu

[2] https://notorturetj.org/tj/news/hushbaht-isoev-savodnokii-khukuki-tankho-donistani-konun-nest

A Research-to-Practice Human Rights Conference: On December 9, 2025[1], at History and Law Department of Khujand State University named after academician B. Gafurov, there was held a research-to-practice conference titled «Role of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Formation of Modern Human Rights System and Role of the Civil Society, including the Coalition against Torture in Tajikistan, in Enforcement of International Standards in the Country». The event was executed by Public Organization «People’s Advisers of the Republic of Tajikistan», who are members of the Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan.

[1] https://notorturetj.org/tj/news/konfronsi-ilmi-amali-vobasta-ba-khukuki-inson-dar-donishgokhi-davlatii-huchand

Information Sessions: On December 10 and 11, 2025[1], lawyers of the Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan held a series of online information sessions dedicated to the World Human Rights Day. The online event was attended by around 35 participants from among stakeholders. The purpose was to increase the level of their legal awareness of key international standards regarding human rights, including non-discrimination, freedom from torture, protection of housing rights, as well as the state and business responsibility for human rights.

[1] https://notorturetj.org/news/onlayn-informacionnye-sessii-priurochennye-ko-vsemirnomu-dnyu-prav-cheloveka

Outreach and Awareness-Raising Action[1]: Specialists of Public Organization «World of Law», which is the member of the Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan, conducted an outreach and awareness-raising action aimed to increase the level of law knowledge of population. In the course of action, the organization’s employees worked in with students of medical institute and young people, through asking questions about basic rights and available treatment procedures in case of impaired rights. Such an approach will enable not only identify the public awareness level, but will also facilitate the development of a culture of respect for human rights in the society. The main purpose of the initiative is to raise legal consciousness and promote principles laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: equality, dignity and availability of mechanisms for protection of rights of every person.

[1] https://notorturetj.org/news/informacionno-prosvetitelskaya-akciya

Based on information received from the Coalition’s members, there were provided information support to activities, and prepared materials. Full information was placed on the Coalition’s site www.notorturetj.org, with all materials republished on social media pages of the Coalition: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notorture.tj

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoTorturetj

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/notorture-tj

Телеграм: https://t.me/Notorturetjk

Инстаграм: https://www.instagram.com/notorturetj?igsh=ZnRkbHBqODV6NHZi

Including from partner organizations: