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Kurbongul Kosimova, PO “Najoti Kudakon” (‘Save the Children’): Torture Humiliates Human Dignity

“Torture does not only cause grievous bodily harm, but also humiliates human dignity”.                          

01.07.2025 - 12:10
“Quiet Dialogue” on the important things: What does prohibition on torture mean for us?

As we approach the International Torture Victims Support Day, June 26, members of the Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan share their subjective impressions when it comes to the meaning of prohibition on torture for them. These short, but strong statements are part of the campaign “Quiet Dialogue”. «Prohibition on torture is not just an act of humanity. It is a legal and moral...

26.06.2025 - 16:28
None of the employees of law enforcement authorities have the right to use torture

“Today’s Saying” are voices against torture, words that inspire changes. These are important quotations saying why torture is inadmissible – taken from those who stand for truth, humanity and supremacy of law.          

26.06.2025 - 13:48
International Torture Victims Support Day: Efforts of Tajikistan to Counteract Torture

On June 26, there is marked the International Torture Victims Support Day declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1997 (Resolution 52/149). This date has not been selected by chance — it is June 26, 1987 when the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment has come into force. This day is to remind to the whole world that...

26.06.2025 - 12:10
To put an end to torture

“Today’s Saying” are voices against torture, words that inspire changes. These are important quotations saying why torture is inadmissible – taken from those who stand for truth, humanity and supremacy of law.          

25.06.2025 - 14:13
Never resort to torture to force someone to confess to the crime

“Today’s Saying” are voices against torture, words that inspire changes. These are important quotations saying why torture is inadmissible – taken from those who stand for truth, humanity and supremacy of law.          

24.06.2025 - 15:52
Stories that cannot be forgotten…

“He was summoned for questioning and failed to return home…” This is how starts one of 14 stories collected by the Coalition against Torture in the Book “Broken Fates, Taken Away Lives”: https://notorturetj.org/en/news/electronic-version-shattered-lives-book It is not fabrication of the mind. It is actual fates of people who experienced torture and cruel treatment. These are mothers who lost...

24.06.2025 - 12:37
Torture cannot be justified

“Today’s Saying” are voices against torture, words that inspire changes. These are important quotations saying why torture is inadmissible – taken from those who stand for truth, humanity and supremacy of law.            

23.06.2025 - 16:33
Doors Open Day: Free legal assistance to everyone

Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan, to celebrate the International Torture Victims Support Day, welcomes all interested persons to attend Doors Open Day dedicated to human rights protection issues. What we offer: Free legal consulting on cases of torture, other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; Primary legal assistance on any legal issues — from the rights of...

23.06.2025 - 11:56
What is the most immoral belief is the one that torture is admissible

“Today’s Saying” are voices against torture, words that inspire changes. These are important quotations saying why torture is inadmissible – taken from those who stand for truth, humanity and supremacy of law.            

20.06.2025 - 14:33

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