Latest items for Tajikistan
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: MISA-PRACTICE-1
"Chapter 25 of the Health Code covers the provision of medical and social assistance to persons suffering from mental disorders. By law, only the court can certify that a person suffering from mental disorders is legally incompetent, on the basis of and according to the procedure established by the legislation of Tajikistan" (p. 42).
Variables: MISA-PRACTICE-1
"Chapter 25 of the Health Code covers the provision of medical and social assistance to persons suffering from mental disorders. By law, only the court can certify that a person suffering from mental disorders is legally incompetent, on the basis of and according to the procedure established by the legislation of Tajikistan" (p. 42).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Trafficking in persons was criminalized; several national plans of action to combat trafficking in persons were adopted and implemented; and a national inter-agency commission to combat trafficking in persons, as well as local commissions, were established. . .By Government decision No. 342 of 2 July 2019, a list of crimes related to trafficking in persons was approved." (p. 25). "The list of entities and organizations required to ensure respect for the rights and legitimate interests of children who are trafficked persons includes tourism development agencies, which must also identify children who may be victims of trafficking in persons" (p. 26).
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-1
"Trafficking in persons was criminalized; several national plans of action to combat trafficking in persons were adopted and implemented; and a national inter-agency commission to combat trafficking in persons, as well as local commissions, were established. . .By Government decision No. 342 of 2 July 2019, a list of crimes related to trafficking in persons was approved." (p. 25). "The list of entities and organizations required to ensure respect for the rights and legitimate interests of children who are trafficked persons includes tourism development agencies, which must also identify children who may be victims of trafficking in persons" (p. 26).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: SMES-DATA-2
"By Government decision No. 27 of 14 May 2020 on launching of the mechanism for allocation and payment of social benefits in the Republic of Tajikistan, low - income families in all cities and districts of Tajikistan are allocated and paid compensation for the use of electricity. In addition, as part of the implementation of this decision, there are plans to pay compensation for electricity use to women heads of family who are in difficult living situations in rural areas" (p. 41).
Variables: SMES-DATA-2
"By Government decision No. 27 of 14 May 2020 on launching of the mechanism for allocation and payment of social benefits in the Republic of Tajikistan, low - income families in all cities and districts of Tajikistan are allocated and paid compensation for the use of electricity. In addition, as part of the implementation of this decision, there are plans to pay compensation for electricity use to women heads of family who are in difficult living situations in rural areas" (p. 41).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, the Committee on Women and the Family, together with national gender experts and with the support of the office of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women), as part of the joint Spotlight Initiative of the European Union and UN-Women, conducted a public consultation, review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the current plan of action of the State programme for prevention of domestic violence in Tajikistan for 2014 – 2023. The strengths of the State programme were noted:. . .Ever greater numbers of girls are participating in sports (indicating a decrease in gender stereotypes)" (p. 6-7). "Vocational schools in Tajikistan hold...more
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, the Committee on Women and the Family, together with national gender experts and with the support of the office of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women), as part of the joint Spotlight Initiative of the European Union and UN-Women, conducted a public consultation, review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the current plan of action of the State programme for prevention of domestic violence in Tajikistan for 2014 – 2023. The strengths of the State programme were noted:. . .Ever greater numbers of girls are participating in sports (indicating a decrease in gender stereotypes)" (p. 6-7). "Vocational schools in Tajikistan hold...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2
"In order to reach women, including young women over 18 years of age, the State’s extramural general secondary education establishment for young adults and adults, under the Ministry of Education and Science, has created the necessary conditions for extramural study, which is organized in three phases, every six months. The establishment’s supplies and equipment are also being upgraded every year" (p. 29). "In order to attract the population, including girls who have dropped out of school, to vocational training courses, special programmes of courses are being developed" (p. 29). "In the first eight months of 2022, 8,786 girls and women homemakers were enrolled through labour and employment agencies in the...more
Variables: SRACE-PRACTICE-2
"In order to reach women, including young women over 18 years of age, the State’s extramural general secondary education establishment for young adults and adults, under the Ministry of Education and Science, has created the necessary conditions for extramural study, which is organized in three phases, every six months. The establishment’s supplies and equipment are also being upgraded every year" (p. 29). "In order to attract the population, including girls who have dropped out of school, to vocational training courses, special programmes of courses are being developed" (p. 29). "In the first eight months of 2022, 8,786 girls and women homemakers were enrolled through labour and employment agencies in the...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1
"Domestic legislation, including the Criminal Code, establishes criminal liability for certain forms of domestic violence: murder (article 104), incitement to suicide (article 109), grievous and medium bodily harm (articles 110 and 111), battery (article 116), torture (article 117), coercion of women to perform abortions (article 124), rape (article 138), sexual assault (article 139), coercion to perform sexual acts (article 140), sexual intercourse and other actions of a sexual nature with a juvenile under 16 years of age (article 141), indecent assault (article 142), sexual intercourse, other actions of a sexual nature or indecent assault with abuse of feelings and religious beliefs (article 142.1). A parent who involves his or her...more
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1
"Domestic legislation, including the Criminal Code, establishes criminal liability for certain forms of domestic violence: murder (article 104), incitement to suicide (article 109), grievous and medium bodily harm (articles 110 and 111), battery (article 116), torture (article 117), coercion of women to perform abortions (article 124), rape (article 138), sexual assault (article 139), coercion to perform sexual acts (article 140), sexual intercourse and other actions of a sexual nature with a juvenile under 16 years of age (article 141), indecent assault (article 142), sexual intercourse, other actions of a sexual nature or indecent assault with abuse of feelings and religious beliefs (article 142.1). A parent who involves his or her...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"Law enforcement in Tajikistan opened 14 cases of trafficking in persons involving 26 defendants in 2020, compared to 20 cases involving 35 defendants in 2019. The courts convicted all 26 individuals, a significant increase from the four convictions in 2019" (p. 26). "A shelter for trafficking victims in Dushanbe is in operation under the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan. The shelter provides assistance with rehabilitation (medical, legal, psychological and social) to victims of trafficking, victims of domestic violence, abandoned wives of migrant workers and vulnerable migrants. Starting in 2017, the Ministry provided funding to the non-governmental organization Themis under a State contract to support a day-care centre...more
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"Law enforcement in Tajikistan opened 14 cases of trafficking in persons involving 26 defendants in 2020, compared to 20 cases involving 35 defendants in 2019. The courts convicted all 26 individuals, a significant increase from the four convictions in 2019" (p. 26). "A shelter for trafficking victims in Dushanbe is in operation under the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan. The shelter provides assistance with rehabilitation (medical, legal, psychological and social) to victims of trafficking, victims of domestic violence, abandoned wives of migrant workers and vulnerable migrants. Starting in 2017, the Ministry provided funding to the non-governmental organization Themis under a State contract to support a day-care centre...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-3
"In May 2020, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection opened a national social service centre for victims of trafficking in persons and domestic violence. The centre operates a shelter that received 14 women with children in 2021, and in the first nine months of 2022 assisted 68 people, including in 56 cases of violence against women" (p. 20). "There are four crisis centres nationwide, with shelters and a hotline. One of the centres is State-run. In addition, there are 22 beds in maternity clinics that help provide accommodation to victims of violence against women. It should also be noted that there are another 10 crisis centres in operation in...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-3
"In May 2020, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection opened a national social service centre for victims of trafficking in persons and domestic violence. The centre operates a shelter that received 14 women with children in 2021, and in the first nine months of 2022 assisted 68 people, including in 56 cases of violence against women" (p. 20). "There are four crisis centres nationwide, with shelters and a hotline. One of the centres is State-run. In addition, there are 22 beds in maternity clinics that help provide accommodation to victims of violence against women. It should also be noted that there are another 10 crisis centres in operation in...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In order to improve the knowledge and skills of civil servants on issues of gender equality, prevent domestic violence, increase the participation of women in public administration and the civil service, and promote the active participation of women in elections, the Academy of Public Administration has developed and, taking into account the positions and functional duties of trainees, has added the following subjects to civil service capacity-building programmes and other training courses for civil servants:. . .• Combating trafficking in persons • Law enforcement activities to combat trafficking in persons: issues to be addressed and practical problems" (p. 7-8). "In 2021, the civil society organization Femida was contacted by 19...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"In order to improve the knowledge and skills of civil servants on issues of gender equality, prevent domestic violence, increase the participation of women in public administration and the civil service, and promote the active participation of women in elections, the Academy of Public Administration has developed and, taking into account the positions and functional duties of trainees, has added the following subjects to civil service capacity-building programmes and other training courses for civil servants:. . .• Combating trafficking in persons • Law enforcement activities to combat trafficking in persons: issues to be addressed and practical problems" (p. 7-8). "In 2021, the civil society organization Femida was contacted by 19...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
"In order to improve legislation on combating trafficking in persons, the Government approved a procedure for implementing a set of measures within the referral mechanism for victims of trafficking in persons, which clearly defines measures to provide protection and assistance to victims of trafficking and vulnerable migrants, mechanisms for unconditional assistance to victims under supervision, the provision of special protection status throughout the criminal investigation, respect for anonymity, protection of personal data, and mechanisms for identifying victims of exploitation and referring them to the competent agencies implementing the aforementioned procedure, among other measures" (p. 25). This suggests that victims are not punished (IME - CODER COMMENT). "On 2 January 2019,...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
"In order to improve legislation on combating trafficking in persons, the Government approved a procedure for implementing a set of measures within the referral mechanism for victims of trafficking in persons, which clearly defines measures to provide protection and assistance to victims of trafficking and vulnerable migrants, mechanisms for unconditional assistance to victims under supervision, the provision of special protection status throughout the criminal investigation, respect for anonymity, protection of personal data, and mechanisms for identifying victims of exploitation and referring them to the competent agencies implementing the aforementioned procedure, among other measures" (p. 25). This suggests that victims are not punished (IME - CODER COMMENT). "On 2 January 2019,...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: VOTE-PRACTICE-1
"A standing civil society advisory panel has been established comprising 10 representatives from diverse groups and regions with a broad range of knowledge and demonstrated experience in the areas of gender equality and ending violence against women and girls, which has promoted accountability and oversight of programme implementation and supported efforts under the programme to increase ongoing and meaningful civil society engagement by reaching out to those left behind" (p. 19). Civil society engagement as discussed in this section could include voting (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: VOTE-PRACTICE-1
"A standing civil society advisory panel has been established comprising 10 representatives from diverse groups and regions with a broad range of knowledge and demonstrated experience in the areas of gender equality and ending violence against women and girls, which has promoted accountability and oversight of programme implementation and supported efforts under the programme to increase ongoing and meaningful civil society engagement by reaching out to those left behind" (p. 19). Civil society engagement as discussed in this section could include voting (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: WAM-DATA-1
"Legal awareness-raising among the general public about women’s rights and freedoms, gender equality and prevention of domestic violence and early marriages is one of the main tasks of the Commissioner for Human Rights. From 2019 to 2022, the Commissioner organized 47 appearances on national radio and television and the publication of materials in the print media for the purpose of legal education of the public in this area. Specifically, there were 5 television appearances, 16 radio appearances, 19 publications in electronic media and 7 publications in print media" (p. 17). "Pursuant to Government decree No. 186 of 24 May 2021, a joint programme under the United Nations-European Union Spotlight Initiative...more
Variables: WAM-DATA-1
"Legal awareness-raising among the general public about women’s rights and freedoms, gender equality and prevention of domestic violence and early marriages is one of the main tasks of the Commissioner for Human Rights. From 2019 to 2022, the Commissioner organized 47 appearances on national radio and television and the publication of materials in the print media for the purpose of legal education of the public in this area. Specifically, there were 5 television appearances, 16 radio appearances, 19 publications in electronic media and 7 publications in print media" (p. 17). "Pursuant to Government decree No. 186 of 24 May 2021, a joint programme under the United Nations-European Union Spotlight Initiative...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: SMES-LAW-1
"A shelter for trafficking victims in Dushanbe is in operation under the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan. The shelter provides assistance with rehabilitation (medical, legal, psychological and social) to victims of trafficking, victims of domestic violence, abandoned wives of migrant workers and vulnerable migrants. Starting in 2017, the Ministry provided funding to the non-governmental organization Themis under a State contract to support a day-care centre to provide social services to victims of trafficking. In January 2021 the centre was transferred to the Ministry. The shelter, which has been in operation since 2006, was previously supported by funding from IOM. Over the past 12 years the shelter has...more
Variables: SMES-LAW-1
"A shelter for trafficking victims in Dushanbe is in operation under the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan. The shelter provides assistance with rehabilitation (medical, legal, psychological and social) to victims of trafficking, victims of domestic violence, abandoned wives of migrant workers and vulnerable migrants. Starting in 2017, the Ministry provided funding to the non-governmental organization Themis under a State contract to support a day-care centre to provide social services to victims of trafficking. In January 2021 the centre was transferred to the Ministry. The shelter, which has been in operation since 2006, was previously supported by funding from IOM. Over the past 12 years the shelter has...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In accordance with the national plan of action, during the period 2019–2022 the Committee on Women and the Family under the Government of Tajikistan organized 12 conferences, 220 round tables and 190 meetings for civil servants and law enforcement agencies at which it circulated the text of the Convention and the concluding recommendations. It is also conducting broad public outreach activities in accessible form – videos, booklets and information materials about women’s rights in general" (p. 4). "Courses have been held to enhance the skills and capacity of personnel in ministries and agencies on issues relating to the promotion of women’s rights and gender equality" (p. 4). "In 2021, the...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"In accordance with the national plan of action, during the period 2019–2022 the Committee on Women and the Family under the Government of Tajikistan organized 12 conferences, 220 round tables and 190 meetings for civil servants and law enforcement agencies at which it circulated the text of the Convention and the concluding recommendations. It is also conducting broad public outreach activities in accessible form – videos, booklets and information materials about women’s rights in general" (p. 4). "Courses have been held to enhance the skills and capacity of personnel in ministries and agencies on issues relating to the promotion of women’s rights and gender equality" (p. 4). "In 2021, the...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"In accordance with the national plan of action, during the period 2019–2022 the Committee on Women and the Family under the Government of Tajikistan organized 12 conferences, 220 round tables and 190 meetings for civil servants and law enforcement agencies at which it circulated the text of the Convention and the concluding recommendations. It is also conducting broad public outreach activities in accessible form – videos, booklets and information materials about women’s rights in general" (p. 4). "During the reporting period, judges and court officials made 370 appearances on television and radio, and 93 articles were published in newspapers and magazines. Judges and court officials held explanatory meetings on this...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"In accordance with the national plan of action, during the period 2019–2022 the Committee on Women and the Family under the Government of Tajikistan organized 12 conferences, 220 round tables and 190 meetings for civil servants and law enforcement agencies at which it circulated the text of the Convention and the concluding recommendations. It is also conducting broad public outreach activities in accessible form – videos, booklets and information materials about women’s rights in general" (p. 4). "During the reporting period, judges and court officials made 370 appearances on television and radio, and 93 articles were published in newspapers and magazines. Judges and court officials held explanatory meetings on this...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
"Over the past five years,. . .there was a 1.2-fold and 2.2-fold drop in the rates of maternal mortality and infant mortality of children under 5, respectively" (p. 32). "From 2015 to 2019, the maternal mortality rate decreased from 33.0 to 24.1 deaths per 100,000 live births" (p. 32).
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
"Over the past five years,. . .there was a 1.2-fold and 2.2-fold drop in the rates of maternal mortality and infant mortality of children under 5, respectively" (p. 32). "From 2015 to 2019, the maternal mortality rate decreased from 33.0 to 24.1 deaths per 100,000 live births" (p. 32).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: MULV-LAW-1
"The Labour Code establishes additional guarantees for women in respect of hiring pregnant women and women with children, requiring women to work only during working hours and limiting the assignment of women and persons with family responsibilities to night work, overtime work, work on weekends or holidays, and official travel" (p. 3). "The tax exemption granted, effective 30 November 2019, to women entrepreneurs during maternity leave and to artisans working from home, most of whom are women, is another area of State support for women entrepreneurs" (p. 37).
Variables: MULV-LAW-1
"The Labour Code establishes additional guarantees for women in respect of hiring pregnant women and women with children, requiring women to work only during working hours and limiting the assignment of women and persons with family responsibilities to night work, overtime work, work on weekends or holidays, and official travel" (p. 3). "The tax exemption granted, effective 30 November 2019, to women entrepreneurs during maternity leave and to artisans working from home, most of whom are women, is another area of State support for women entrepreneurs" (p. 37).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"Twenty activists (18 women and 2 men) who are representatives of non-governmental organizations from different social backgrounds were selected as students of the first of its kind School of Gender Activists in Tajikistan, including women and men, young girls, HIV-positive persons and persons with disabilities" (p. 19). "Six mini-projects of local non-governmental organizations were selected to support the implementation of some of the activities of this civil society strategy" (p. 19). "A total of 140 representatives from civil society organizations working with women with disabilities, women living with HIV and women from low-income communities increased their knowledge of the project cycle, monitoring and evaluation, and fundraising" (p. 19). "A network...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"Twenty activists (18 women and 2 men) who are representatives of non-governmental organizations from different social backgrounds were selected as students of the first of its kind School of Gender Activists in Tajikistan, including women and men, young girls, HIV-positive persons and persons with disabilities" (p. 19). "Six mini-projects of local non-governmental organizations were selected to support the implementation of some of the activities of this civil society strategy" (p. 19). "A total of 140 representatives from civil society organizations working with women with disabilities, women living with HIV and women from low-income communities increased their knowledge of the project cycle, monitoring and evaluation, and fundraising" (p. 19). "A network...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The Committee on Women and the Family actively collaborates with development partners and non-governmental organizations on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign, Family Day and other activities. During the preparation of the new medium-term development programme (2021–2025), the Committee on Women and the Family, together with partners, conducted a gender assessment of the medium-term development programme for 2016–2021 and produced a series of recommendations that have been incorporated into the new programme. In addition, a gender analysis was done of the draft of the new programme and the draft was discussed at a round table with the Committee’s partners in October 2020. Representatives of partner organizations and...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"The Committee on Women and the Family actively collaborates with development partners and non-governmental organizations on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign, Family Day and other activities. During the preparation of the new medium-term development programme (2021–2025), the Committee on Women and the Family, together with partners, conducted a gender assessment of the medium-term development programme for 2016–2021 and produced a series of recommendations that have been incorporated into the new programme. In addition, a gender analysis was done of the draft of the new programme and the draft was discussed at a round table with the Committee’s partners in October 2020. Representatives of partner organizations and...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, the Committee on Women and the Family, together with national gender experts and with the support of the office of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women), as part of the joint Spotlight Initiative of the European Union and UN-Women, conducted a public consultation, review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the current plan of action of the State programme for prevention of domestic violence in Tajikistan for 2014 – 2023. The strengths of the State programme were noted:. . .Steps are being taken to harmonize record-keeping on incidents of violence against women and girls by crisis centres and non-governmental organizations to...more
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1
"In 2021, the Committee on Women and the Family, together with national gender experts and with the support of the office of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women), as part of the joint Spotlight Initiative of the European Union and UN-Women, conducted a public consultation, review and evaluation of the effectiveness of the current plan of action of the State programme for prevention of domestic violence in Tajikistan for 2014 – 2023. The strengths of the State programme were noted:. . .Steps are being taken to harmonize record-keeping on incidents of violence against women and girls by crisis centres and non-governmental organizations to...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: PW-DATA-1
"In 2019, the courts of Tajikistan heard 121 criminal cases for the crime of polygamy (article 170 of the Criminal Code) with convictions in 102 cases. Between 2020 and the first half of 2022, the courts also heard 254 criminal cases involving this crime and handed down 222 guilty verdicts" (p. 22).
Variables: PW-DATA-1
"In 2019, the courts of Tajikistan heard 121 criminal cases for the crime of polygamy (article 170 of the Criminal Code) with convictions in 102 cases. Between 2020 and the first half of 2022, the courts also heard 254 criminal cases involving this crime and handed down 222 guilty verdicts" (p. 22).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: PW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2019, the courts of Tajikistan heard 121 criminal cases for the crime of polygamy (article 170 of the Criminal Code) with convictions in 102 cases. Between 2020 and the first half of 2022, the courts also heard 254 criminal cases involving this crime and handed down 222 guilty verdicts" (p. 22). "The Committee on Women and the Family and other relevant agencies are conducting extensive education on the negative effects of early marriage on the health and well-being of women and girls, the official registration of marriages and the prevention of bigamy and polygamy" (p. 46).
Variables: PW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2019, the courts of Tajikistan heard 121 criminal cases for the crime of polygamy (article 170 of the Criminal Code) with convictions in 102 cases. Between 2020 and the first half of 2022, the courts also heard 254 criminal cases involving this crime and handed down 222 guilty verdicts" (p. 22). "The Committee on Women and the Family and other relevant agencies are conducting extensive education on the negative effects of early marriage on the health and well-being of women and girls, the official registration of marriages and the prevention of bigamy and polygamy" (p. 46).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"In June 2022, amendments were made to the Criminal Code that provide for harsher punishment for sexual abuse of minors" (p. 4). "On 19 July 2022, Act No. 1890 on equality and the elimination of all forms of discrimination was adopted by the Government of Tajikistan. The Act defines the organizational and legal basis for the exercise of equal rights and opportunities for all persons in the Republic of Tajikistan and establishes a legal system for prevention and effective protection against all forms of discrimination: Under article 3, the Act applies to all government agencies, self-governing bodies of villages and settlements, officials, and individuals and legal entities, regardless of their...more
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"In June 2022, amendments were made to the Criminal Code that provide for harsher punishment for sexual abuse of minors" (p. 4). "On 19 July 2022, Act No. 1890 on equality and the elimination of all forms of discrimination was adopted by the Government of Tajikistan. The Act defines the organizational and legal basis for the exercise of equal rights and opportunities for all persons in the Republic of Tajikistan and establishes a legal system for prevention and effective protection against all forms of discrimination: Under article 3, the Act applies to all government agencies, self-governing bodies of villages and settlements, officials, and individuals and legal entities, regardless of their...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-2
"On 2 January 2019, amendments and additions to the Criminal Code came into force regarding crimes related to trafficking of persons and children. Articles 130 (1), 167, 335, 335 (1), 347, 351 and 352 of the Criminal Code were amended. Articles 130 (2) (Use of slave labour) and 132 (Recruitment of persons for exploitation) were removed from the Criminal Code" (p. 25-26). The articles regarding the use of slave labour and recruitment of persons for exploitation were removed from the criminal code. It does not specific what the previous codes were, but it may have been an improvement or a degradation of the status of women in Tajikistan (IME -...more
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-2
"On 2 January 2019, amendments and additions to the Criminal Code came into force regarding crimes related to trafficking of persons and children. Articles 130 (1), 167, 335, 335 (1), 347, 351 and 352 of the Criminal Code were amended. Articles 130 (2) (Use of slave labour) and 132 (Recruitment of persons for exploitation) were removed from the Criminal Code" (p. 25-26). The articles regarding the use of slave labour and recruitment of persons for exploitation were removed from the criminal code. It does not specific what the previous codes were, but it may have been an improvement or a degradation of the status of women in Tajikistan (IME -...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"A national strategy for promoting the role of women in Tajikistan for the period 2021–2030 and a plan of action for 2021–2025 for the implementation of the national strategy were adopted by Government decision No. 167 of 30 April 2021. An amount of 641,360 somoni was allocated from the State budget and 587,600 somoni was allocated by development partners for the implementation of the strategy. The adoption of this strategy was prompted by a number of issues related to improving the status of women in society, including the activation of their role, lack of public understanding of the need for gender equality and the implementation of the gender policy, stereotypes...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2
"A national strategy for promoting the role of women in Tajikistan for the period 2021–2030 and a plan of action for 2021–2025 for the implementation of the national strategy were adopted by Government decision No. 167 of 30 April 2021. An amount of 641,360 somoni was allocated from the State budget and 587,600 somoni was allocated by development partners for the implementation of the strategy. The adoption of this strategy was prompted by a number of issues related to improving the status of women in society, including the activation of their role, lack of public understanding of the need for gender equality and the implementation of the gender policy, stereotypes...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
""Domestic legislation, including the Criminal Code, establishes criminal liability for certain forms of domestic violence: murder (article 104), incitement to suicide (article 109), grievous and medium bodily harm (articles 110 and 111), battery (article 116), torture (article 117), coercion of women to perform abortions (article 124), rape (article 138), sexual assault (article 139), coercion to perform sexual acts (article 140), sexual intercourse and other actions of a sexual nature with a juvenile under 16 years of age (article 141), indecent assault (article 142), sexual intercourse, other actions of a sexual nature or indecent assault with abuse of feelings and religious beliefs (article 142.1). A parent who involves his or her...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
""Domestic legislation, including the Criminal Code, establishes criminal liability for certain forms of domestic violence: murder (article 104), incitement to suicide (article 109), grievous and medium bodily harm (articles 110 and 111), battery (article 116), torture (article 117), coercion of women to perform abortions (article 124), rape (article 138), sexual assault (article 139), coercion to perform sexual acts (article 140), sexual intercourse and other actions of a sexual nature with a juvenile under 16 years of age (article 141), indecent assault (article 142), sexual intercourse, other actions of a sexual nature or indecent assault with abuse of feelings and religious beliefs (article 142.1). A parent who involves his or her...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"In June 2022, amendments were made to the Criminal Code that provide for harsher punishment for sexual abuse of minors" (p. 4).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"In June 2022, amendments were made to the Criminal Code that provide for harsher punishment for sexual abuse of minors" (p. 4).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Sixty-two procurators strengthened their skills in investigating and prosecuting perpetrators of domestic violence without gender bias through train-the-trainer courses organized by the Programme Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Dushanbe, in cooperation with the Office of the Procurator General in Dushanbe and in Sughd and Khatlon provinces" (p. 9). "The Committee on Women and the Family and UN-Women, through the Spotlight Initiative, have invested in using existing structures, such as the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan and its work with volunteers in emergency and COVID-19 pandemic settings, to strengthen work with victims of sexual and gender- based violence and encourage help-seeking. This was done...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Sixty-two procurators strengthened their skills in investigating and prosecuting perpetrators of domestic violence without gender bias through train-the-trainer courses organized by the Programme Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Dushanbe, in cooperation with the Office of the Procurator General in Dushanbe and in Sughd and Khatlon provinces" (p. 9). "The Committee on Women and the Family and UN-Women, through the Spotlight Initiative, have invested in using existing structures, such as the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan and its work with volunteers in emergency and COVID-19 pandemic settings, to strengthen work with victims of sexual and gender- based violence and encourage help-seeking. This was done...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights is currently considering the development of a confidential, gender-sensitive procedure for receiving and reviewing complaints from women and girls who have been subjected to violence" (p. 17). "Beginning in 2019, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection has taken a social sector procurement approach to supporting survivors of violence. To date there has been experience of working with the civil society organizations Dilafr uz in the cities of Kulyab and Bokhtar in Khatlon province, and Femida in Dushanbe, whose goals are the prevention of domestic violence and rehabilitation following domestic violence incidents. Their social services are provided under a government social sector...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights is currently considering the development of a confidential, gender-sensitive procedure for receiving and reviewing complaints from women and girls who have been subjected to violence" (p. 17). "Beginning in 2019, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection has taken a social sector procurement approach to supporting survivors of violence. To date there has been experience of working with the civil society organizations Dilafr uz in the cities of Kulyab and Bokhtar in Khatlon province, and Femida in Dushanbe, whose goals are the prevention of domestic violence and rehabilitation following domestic violence incidents. Their social services are provided under a government social sector...more
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: MARR-LAW-7
"Civil registration offices in cities and districts and marriage centres in Dushanbe and Khujand conduct ongoing explanatory work with the general public, especially newlyweds, and organize meetings and other events on various topics, including family knowledge, family of the year, spouse of the year, model family, and preventing marriages between blood relatives and their consequences" (p. 46-47).
Variables: MARR-LAW-7
"Civil registration offices in cities and districts and marriage centres in Dushanbe and Khujand conduct ongoing explanatory work with the general public, especially newlyweds, and organize meetings and other events on various topics, including family knowledge, family of the year, spouse of the year, model family, and preventing marriages between blood relatives and their consequences" (p. 46-47).