Within the framework of the project “Promotion and Protection of Labor Rights of Vulnerable Groups of the Population,” the Public Organization “World of Law” implemented the following activities:
A total of 17 posts covering project activities were published on the organization’s social media platforms.
Six journalistic articles were prepared, three of which were published on the Your.tj website:
1) “Labor Relations: What Every Employee Needs to Know”
2) “Grounds for Dismissal of Women in Tajikistan and How to Defend Their Rights”
3) “Only on Legal Grounds!”: What You Need to Know about Unlawful Dismissal.
All six articles were also published on the organization’s website (worldlawtj.org), including:
4) “Labor Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Employment, Working Conditions, and Schedules”
5) “Making Way for Young Professionals!”: Labor Rights of Young Workers
6) “No to Workplace Harassment!”: An Overview of ILO Convention No. 190
Two case stories based on legal assistance provided by the organization’s lawyer were prepared:
1) A case of unlawful dismissal of a medical worker;
2) A case of unlawful dismissal of a department director in a large company.
Two podcasts were recorded in cooperation with the “Three Bears” Podcast Academy and published on the Your.tj platform:
1) “What Rights Does a Woman Have at Work?” – featuring Gulchehra Kholmatova;
2) “Labor Relations in NGOs” – featuring Gulchehra Kholmatova and Larisa Aleksandrova.
Provision of Legal Aid:
A total of 33 citizens (25 men and 7 women) applied to the legal aid office and received 39 consultations:
– 15 oral consultations;
– 9 online consultations;
– 15 written consultations.
Most requests were received from Dushanbe. The average age of applicants ranged from 35 to 57 years.
Information Materials:
Informational leaflets were developed containing details about the organization’s activities and basic guidance on procedures for protecting labor rights. These materials are distributed in courts, law enforcement bodies, NGOs, and various state institutions.
Three trainings were conducted for different stakeholder groups:
1) 27–28 October 2022 – Training on “The Role of Trade Unions in Implementing International Labor Standards and Protecting Workers’ Rights.” Topics included the role of trade unions in regulating women’s labor and ensuring maternity leave guarantees.
2) 5–6 December – Training for staff of the Ministry of Labour, Migration and Employment of the Republic of Tajikistan on “Application of International Occupational Safety Standards as a Guarantee for the Protection of Labor Rights.” Participants gained knowledge of international labor standards.
3) 7–8 December – Training for lawyers in Dushanbe on the fundamentals of labor relations (theory and practice), including mechanisms for protecting labor rights in court.
Experts prepared an analytical review of judicial practice in labor disputes.
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Tajikistan conducted a review of court practice on labor disputes for the period 2019–2021 and the first half of 2022.
The main objective of the study was to identify procedural and regulatory shortcomings in the adjudication of labor disputes and to develop recommendations for improving both legislation and judicial practice.
The research was conducted using qualitative methods, including desk research and analysis of court decisions on labor disputes for 2019–2021 and the first half of 2022. A gender-sensitive and human rights-based approach was applied throughout all project activities.
This project was implemented with the financial support of the Open Society Institute – Assistance Foundation in Tajikistan.
