HIGH-LEVEL EVENT HELD IN GENEVA ON TAJIKISTAN’S ACHIEVEMENTS IN 35 YEARS OF STATE INDEPENDENCE AND THE STRENGTHENING OF HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION

On November 5, a high-level side event entitled “Tajikistan’s Achievements in 35 Years of State Independence: From the Constitution and Cooperation with the UN to the National Human Rights Protection Strategy until 2038” was held at the United Nations Palais des Nations in Geneva, at the initiative of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Tajikistan to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva.

As reported to the National Information Agency of Tajikistan «Khovar» by the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Swiss Confederation, the event took place within the framework of the 53rd session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations Human Rights Council. It was dedicated to presenting the achievements and experience of the Republic of Tajikistan in promoting and protecting human rights and freedoms during the years of independence.

At the opening of the event, Sharaf Sheralizoda, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Tajikistan to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva, delivered remarks on Tajikistan’s cooperation with the United Nations, particularly in the field of promoting and protecting human rights and freedoms. It was emphasised that Tajikistan’s cooperation with UN bodies, including the Human Rights Council, Special Procedures, and treaty bodies, plays an important role in improving the national human rights protection system and fulfilling the country’s international obligations.

Minister of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan Muzaffar Ashuriyon highlighted the role of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan in shaping the national system for the protection of human rights and freedoms, as well as the process of reforming the human rights framework. He also provided information on the “National Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Field of Human Rights until 2038”, its objectives and key implementation priorities, including strengthening legislative guarantees, improving the effectiveness of government institutions, enhancing access to justice, and improving national human rights protection mechanisms.

Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda of the Republic of Tajikistan Zarif Alizoda addressed the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, the main stages of its improvement and implementation during the years of independence, and its role in the development of national statehood. He emphasised the importance of the Constitution as the fundamental legal basis for establishing a democratic, law-governed and secular state, guaranteeing human and civil rights and freedoms, and providing the foundation for the further development of the country’s legislative system.

It was emphasised that holding such events creates favourable conditions for presenting national experience, strengthening trust and mutual understanding among states, exchanging best practices, and identifying new areas of international cooperation in the field of human rights.