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In 2023, there has decreased the number of documented cases of torture and cruel treatment, nevertheless, organizations-members of the Coalition have continued their activities by promoting issues of freedom from torture both, at legislative level and in practice. One of the important advances in promotion of the improvement of legislation on freedom from torture is the entry into force, in July...

16.05.2024 - 17:55

In 2023, there has decreased the number of documented cases of torture and cruel treatment, nevertheless, organizations-members of the Coalition have continued their activities by promoting issues of freedom from torture both, at legislative level and in practice. One of the important advances in promotion of the improvement of legislation on freedom from torture is the entry into force, in July...

16.05.2024 - 11:25

Dear friends, We bring to your attention the Media Strategy of the Civil Society Coalition against Torture and Impunity for 2024-2030. The strategy is aimed at broad coverage of freedom from torture in Tajikistan's national, regional and foreign media (print publications, radio and television, information and analytical Internet resources, etc.), as well as responding to specific cases of...

13.05.2024 - 12:55

Dear Colleagues, Friends, Please, be hereby informed on the operating results of the Coalition of the Civil Society against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan for 2022. Major operating results of the Coalition in 2022: Legal Assistance Unit of the Coalition has documented 19 torture and cruel treatment incident reports, rehabilitation services have been provided to 16 people,...

06.05.2024 - 17:47

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

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

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

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

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

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

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