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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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 […]
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 […]
Trainings for prosecutors of the Republic of Tajikistan were held in Bokhtar, aimed at strengthening professional skills in investigating cases of torture and other forms of ill-treatment. The trainings, conducted on 15–16 January, are part of a broader capacity-building programme for the justice system. The training was organized by the Public Organization “World of Law” […]
On the occasion of Human Rights Day, specialists of the Public Organization “World of Law” conducted an information and awareness-raising campaign aimed at improving the legal literacy of the population. During the campaign, the organization’s staff engaged with medical institute students and young people, asking questions about fundamental rights and available mechanisms for seeking remedies […]
During the broadcast, the organization’s experts discussed key issues related to the prevention of torture. In particular, they presented the national approach to defining torture, outlined available mechanisms for seeking protection, and explained the main procedures for conducting medical examinations. The specialists also focused on the rights of individuals in vulnerable situations and the available […]
Dushanbe, 20 November 2025. The III Prison Forum is taking place in the capital of Tajikistan, serving as a high-level national platform that brings together representatives of state authorities, the judiciary, civil society, and international organizations to discuss key directions for reforming the country’s penitentiary system. The event is organized by the Main Directorate for […]
Dushanbe, 27-30 October – A series of trainings for judges was held in the Republic of Tajikistan, focusing on international and national mechanisms for protecting the rights of victims of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, as well as issues of compensation for material damage and moral harm. The event was […]
Dushanbe, 27–29 October 2025 – A three-day training session was held for 30 lawyers aimed at introducing a “Toolbox for Lawyers” developed for the systematic documentation and reporting of human rights violations in penitentiary settings. During the training, participants were introduced to methods of conducting consultations with prisoners, standards for documenting human rights violations, mechanisms […]
