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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
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Tajikistan

Foteh Quvvatzoda, Judge of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Tajikistan stated on October 25 in Dushanbe speaking at the conference "Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements" that the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Tajikistan acts to protect fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, ensuring the supremacy and direct action of the Constitution. According to him, in...

04.11.2022 - 23:16
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Tajikistan

Fayzali Davlatzoda, Senior Prosecutor of the Department for Supervision of Law Enforcement in the Internal Affairs and Drug Control Agencies of the Prosecutor General’s Office, during the conference "Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements" held on October 25 in Dushanbe, in his speech on prosecutorial supervision as the main guarantee of citizens' rights to freedom from torture and ill-...

03.11.2022 - 23:14
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": Main Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Sentences of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan "

Respect of the rights of convicted prisoners is the highest priority of the penitentiary policy. Citizen's imprisonment is not a ground for derogation of his rights and lawful interests, the Constitution of Tajikistan guarantees the right to protection of every citizen regardless of gender, race, nationality, or criminal record," stated Fakhriddin Zubaidzoda, Deputy Head of the Main Directorate...

02.11.2022 - 23:11
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": Prosecutor's Office of Khujand

"The conducted research and analysis show that torture can be aimed not only at obtaining information (self-incrimination, testimony, information of other nature) but also at punishing a person for the behavior or action of which he is accused," stated Qurbonzoda Behruz, Assistant Prosecutor of Khujand, speaking at the conference "Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements" in Dushanbe on...

01.11.2022 - 23:08
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": Internal Security Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan

"Torture is a pressing problem in the activities of the country’s law enforcement agencies, and the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs constantly requires officers to avoid the use of torture in their work," stated Jamshed Mashrabzoda, head of the Internal Security Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, speaking at the conference "Combating Torture: Experience...

31.10.2022 - 23:06
"Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements": Supreme Court of the Republic of Tajikistan

"Torture is a serious crime," stated Shavkat Lutfullozoda, First Deputy Chair of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Tajikistan on October 25 in Dushanbe, speaking at the conference "Combating Torture: Experience and Achievements." According to him, Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment...

28.10.2022 - 23:03

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