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A three-day webinar for judges on the topic “Prohibition of Torture: International Standards and Judicial Practice”

A three-day webinar for judges on the topic “Prohibition of Torture: International Standards and Judicial Practice” has been concluded in Dushanbe. Over the course of three days, judges of the Republic of Tajikistan, together with international expert R.N. Mamyrbayev—former Judge of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Candidate of Legal Sciences, and State […]
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Strengthening National Mechanisms for Monitoring Places of Deprivation of Liberty: Training for Representatives of the Ombudsman’s Office and Civil Society

Dushanbe, 20-25 July 2026 – Two capacity-building trainings were held in the Republic of Tajikistan for representatives of the Office of the Human Rights Ombudsman and civil society organizations, focusing on monitoring compliance with the right to health and access to medical care in places of detention, penitentiary institutions, psychiatric and neuropsychiatric facilities. The events […]
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Baseline research: Prevention of Torture in Tajikistan’s Police Settings and Promotion of International Standards in Interrogation Techniques

This research has been prepared by the Public Organisation “The World of Law” under the EU-Tajikistan-funded project “Path to Justice: Strengthening Human Rights through Torture Prevention and Penitentiary System Reform,”  and the project “Promoting Human Rights and Accountability in Tajikistan’s Detention Facilities: Research, Dialogue, and Advocacy,” funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. Research […]
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Data collection system: Mapping of initiatives and projects aimed at penitentiary system reform in the Republic of Tajikistan and monitoring of the National Strategy

This report presents a comprehensive mapping of initiatives and projects aimed at penitentiary system reform in the Republic of Tajikistan, alongside monitoring of the National Human Rights Protection Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan for the period up to 2038. The mapping was conducted withing the framework of the project “Path to Justice: Strengthening Human […]
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GUIDELINE FOR LAWYERS

The public organization “World of Law” has developed a guideline for lawyers entitled “International and National Mechanisms for the Protection of the Rights of Victims of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.” The guideline was prepared within the framework of the project “Path to Justice: Strengthening Human Rights through the Prevention […]
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LAUNCH OF A NEW PROJECT

Starting from May 1, 2025, a two-year project entitled “Enhancing Civil Society and the State’s Capacities on Accountability and Torture Prevention through Human Rights Initiatives in Tajikistan” has been launched in Tajikistan with the financial support of the European Union. The initiative aims to contribute to promoting accountability, protecting human rights, and preventing torture in […]
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Study Visit to the United Kingdom

From 9 to 13 February, a study visit to the United Kingdom took place within the framework of the project “Promoting and Protecting Human Rights in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan through Torture Prevention Initiatives”, with financial support from the UK FCDO. The visit was organized by the Public Organization “World of Law” in cooperation with the […]
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Dialogue between the state and civil society on the protection and promotion of human rights in Tajikistan

Dushanbe, 18 October 2024 – An important event dedicated to discussing key human rights issues took place in the capital of Tajikistan. The dialogue between state institutions and civil society aimed to strengthen cooperation and develop joint solutions for the promotion of human rights in the country. The event brought together representatives of key government […]
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