30th March 2021
This submission outlines the challenges in the criminal justice system and the legislation of Tajikistan in addressing sexual violence crimes and provides recommendations for improving access to justice for sexual violence through improving legislation and criminal justice procedures. Developing effective criminal law mechanisms for the elimination of sexual violence is a fundamental step in achieving substantive and transformative equality for women and girls in Tajikistan.
Submitted by Equality Now, Public Fund “Your Choice”, and the League of Women with Disabilities “Ishtirok”.
In March 2022, Larisa Aleksandrova gave an oral statement to the 49th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council on the Adoption of Universal Periodic Review Outcomes of Tajikistan, on behalf of Equality Now, Public Fund “Your Choice” and “League of Women with Disabilities “Ishtirok”.