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Electronic version of Shattered Lives book

Dear friends, colleagues and partners, We would like to bring to your attention an electronic version of Shattered Lives book, which reveals the real stories of survivors of torture and abusive treatment in Tajikistan. The book is dedicated to the memories of relatives about their sons and husbands who were subjected to violence and arbitrary actions by dishonorable officers of law enforcement...

01.07.2022 - 13:01
In the framework of the campaign devoted to the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Coalition Against Torture held several activities.

As part of this campaign, various thematic events were conducted in the capital city and regions between May 16 and June 26, 2022: Online presentation of "Me and My Rights!" mobile application An online presentation of the mobile app "Me and My Rights" took place from May 16 to June 1, 2022. During this time, participants went over almost every component of the app. The main focus was on...

28.06.2022 - 19:13
Conducting an online campaign on the Coalition's social media pages

From June 16 to June 23, 2022, on the website of the Coalition against Torture and Impunity in Tajikistan and the Coalition's social media pages, one quote from representatives of state bodies and well-known persons about the prohibition of the use of torture was posted daily. The information was accompanied by contact details, which can be used in case of torture and inhuman treatment. In...

24.06.2022 - 23:34
Тhe program "Role of Media in the Torture Prevention"

On June 26, at 10:10 and 16:10 Radio «Vatan» will broadcast the program "Role of Media in the Torture Prevention". This radio program will cover such topical issues as the main areas of media activity in the fight against torture, priorities and main areas of activity of the Coalition against Torture in Tajikistan, media support for the activities of the Coalition.    ...

24.06.2022 - 13:34
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer

“Absolute and comprehensive prohibition of torture and abusive treatment” – it`s not like a declarative slogan that can be repeated periodically at international conferences. This requires political will, willingness to make hard decisions and face unpleasant truth”. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, Shermuhammad...

23.06.2022 - 08:38
Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, Shermuhammad Shohiyon

“The use of torture against detainees poses a major problem. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of the government and civil society to prevent this heinous act, such evidence continues to exist". Chairman of the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, Shermuhammad Shohiyon In case of violation of your rights, you can contact: General Prosecutor`s Office of RT: (+992 37) 2351111 Prosecutor`s...

22.06.2022 - 11:17
Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Tajikistan, Ramazon Rahimzoda

“There are plenty of ways to solve crimes. There are operative, investigative and other ways to solve crimes with the help of citizens. I have emphasized all the time that let 100 crimes remain unsolved but never resort to torture to force someone to confess to the crime”. Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Tajikistan, Ramazon Rahimzoda In case of violation of your rights, you can...

21.06.2022 - 11:32
General Prosecutor of the Republic of Tajikistan, Yusuf Rahmon Ahmadzoda

"No one denies the existence of certain facts of torture. Tortures exist even in most developed countries of the world. To end torture it is important to confirm a clear by real actions". General Prosecutor of the Republic of Tajikistan, Yusuf Rahmon Ahmadzoda In case of violation of your rights, you can contact: General Prosecutor`s Office of RT: (+992 37) 235 – 11 – 11 Prosecutor`s...

20.06.2022 - 11:26
Speaker of Upper House of the Parliament of Tajikistan, Rustam Emomali

“Put an end to the use of torture against detainees on suspicion of committing certain crimes, as well as persons serving sentences in prisons of Tajikistan and to stop the non-regulatory relations in Tajik army”. Speaker of Upper House of the Parliament of Tajikistan, Rustam Emomali: In case of violation of your rights, you can contact: General Prosecutor`s Office of RT: (+992 37) 235...

17.06.2022 - 11:19
Founder of peace and national unity, Leader of the nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon

"Considering the supreme value of human rights and freedoms, I firmly declare that none of the employees of law enforcement authorities have the right to use torture or degrading treatment by any means". Founder of peace and national unity, Leader of the nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, 10.11.2012 (from the speech on the occasion of the Tajik Police Day) In...

16.06.2022 - 18:30

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