The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), in partnership with the Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR ROCA), the Union of Lawyers of the Republic of Tajikistan, and the Supreme Court of Tajikistan, on 15 January organised the Human Rights School for Lawyers.
This programme allows for participants to engage in a curriculum based on modules developed by the ICJ, covering a wide range of civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights, with a special focus on the rights of specific groups, including women, children, and persons with disabilities.
By bringing together legal professionals, trainers, and experts, the programme provides a platform for exchanging best practices and fostering networks to apply international human rights law in addressing systemic challenges and advancing justice in Tajikistan. The participation of Supreme Court judges signifies the programme’s commitment to embedding international human rights standards throughout the justice system.
Tajikistan faces entrenched barriers to access to justice, persistent gaps in the implementation of fair trial guarantees, and systemic challenges in safeguarding the rights of persons from disadvantaged and marginalized groups such as women and children. The Human Rights School seeks to address these issues by equipping legal professionals with a deep understanding of international human rights law and practical tools to uphold these standards within national contexts, thereby strengthening the justice system’s compliance with Tajikistan’s international obligations.
Sessions will address priority issues such as the prohibition of torture and ill-treatment, including protections against gender and sex based violence and the right to a fair trial, , aiming to enhance participants’ ability to implement international legal standards effectively within the national framework.
This initiative is part of the ICJ’s ongoing efforts to enhance accountability, uphold the rule of law, and improve access to justice in Tajikistan. By building on its previous work in the region, including capacity-building initiatives and advocacy for international human rights standards, the ICJ aims to create a lasting impact on the justice system.
See the agenda in English and in Russian: