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The mandate of the Committee against Torture Under article 19 of the Convention against Torture (the Convention), the Committee against Torture (CAT) is mandated to examine reports on the measures that States parties are taking to implement the provisions of the Convention. CAT's mandate also includes the possibility, among other functions, to undertake confidential inquiries when...

30.03.2024 - 17:11
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment was adopted by the General Assembly on 10 December 1984. It completed the codification process to combat the practice of torture. As part of this instrument, a monitoring body, the Committee against Torture, was set up. Its main function is to ensure that the Convention is observed and...

28.03.2024 - 16:38
Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture

The Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) is a new kind of treaty body in the United Nations human rights system. It has a preventive mandate focused on an innovative, sustained and proactive approach to the prevention of torture and ill treatment. The SPT started its work in February 2007. The SPT was established following...

16.03.2024 - 17:19
We share our hotline numbers, as well as information on how to find us on the Internet and on social networks.

Civil Society Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan Hotline numbers of the Legal Aid Group: 987873333 in Sughd region 987876666 in Khatlon region 987087676 for Dushanbe and RRP E-mail: notorture.tj@gmail.com Our website: https://notorturetj.org/  Subscribe to us on social networks to stay up to date with information! Facebook: https://www...

05.03.2024 - 14:23
Press-release

European Union funded Project Launches in Tajikistan to Strengthen Human Rights and Penitentiary System Reform 4 March 2024, Dushanbe – The Public Organization “The World of Law” and the Dutch Foundation “Perspectivity Challenge” are pleased to announce the launch of the “Paths to Justice: Strengthening Human Rights through Torture Prevention and Penitentiary System Reform” project, funded...

04.03.2024 - 20:37
Press release: “Rights of Persons Deprived of Liberty and Reform of the Correctional System”

The NGO “Human Rights Center» has started the implementation of the project “Rights of Persons Deprived of Liberty and Reform of the Correctional System” financed by the Government of the Switzerland. The project will be realized in collaboration with the Main Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Penalties of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan (GUIN MJ RT). The...

20.02.2024 - 20:18
Press release: “Strengthening Civil Society to Advance the Human Rights of Prisoners in Tajikistan”

Starting from February 1, 2024, the NGO “Human Rights Center” and the Public Foundation “Legal Initiative,” in collaboration with the Main Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Penalties of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan (GUIN MJ RT) and with the financial support of the UN Democracy Fund, will initiate the implementation of the project: “ Strengthening Civil...

19.02.2024 - 20:25
The Coalition held a 30-day campaign called "Freedom from torture is an absolute human right

The Coalition held a 30-day campaign called "Freedom from torture is an absolute human right. 10 years for freedom from torture!", dedicated to World Human Rights Day, which is celebrated annually on December 10. Lawyers of the Civil Society Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan provided free legal consultations in the cities of Dushanbe, Bokhtar, Tursunzade, Istaravshan and J....

10.12.2022 - 00:41
Head of the Civil Society Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan

"The Coalition provides legal assistance to victims of torture, leads strategic litigation, and documents appeals for alleged torture and ill-treatment," informed Nurmahmad Khalilov, Head of the Civil Society Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan, speaking at the conference "Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements" on October 25 in Dushanbe. According to him, documenting...

08.11.2022 - 23:29
Head of the Legal Aid Group of the Civil Society Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan

"We have very good legislation, one of the most progressive in terms of guaranteeing human rights in the criminal justice system. And what happens in practice?" Gulchehra Kholmatova, Head of the Public Organization "The World of Law" and Head of the Legal Assistance Group of the Civil Society Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan raised a question during her speech at the...

07.11.2022 - 23:24

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