Central Asia: Respect Rights in Covid-19 Responses
Ensure Information Access, Curb Abuses, Protect Detainees

Tajikistan’s human rights record continues to deteriorate amid an ongoing crackdown on freedom of expression and the political opposition, as well as the targeting of independent lawyers, journalists, and family members of opposition activists abroad. Authorities’ use of torture to obtain confessions remains a serious concern. The government blocks access to various websites that post information critical of the government and harasses human rights groups. Freedom of religion and belief is severely limited. Lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people are subjected to wide-ranging discrimination and homophobia. Domestic violence against women is a serious problem, despite the adoption of a law in 2013 that provided some human rights protections in this area.
September 21, 2022
Ensure Information Access, Curb Abuses, Protect Detainees
Rights Violations Linked to Resettlements for Tajikistan's Rogun Dam
Release Unfairly Convicted Human Rights Defenders
Both Countries Should Endorse Safe Schools Declaration
Protect Civilians, Abide by Laws of War
Crackdown on Pamiri Minority Includes Forced Disappearances, Closed Trials Without Lawyers
Accountability for Deaths in Tajikistan, Kazakhstan Vital
Effectively Investigate Use of Lethal Force; Release Journalist; Restore Communications
Ensure Fair Trial for Activist from the Area Forcibly Returned from Russia
Central Asian Countries Should Reaffirm, Act on Rights Commitments