Kyrgyzstan increases penalties for domestic violence under new law
Kyrgyz media reports say President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law significantly toughening penalties for domestic violence, according to local media reports. asiaplustj.info »
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Tajikistan still awaits passage of domestic violence law amid rising abuse cases
A long-anticipated article criminalizing domestic violence is included in the draft of Tajikistan’s new Criminal Code, but its adoption remains pending. The delay comes amid a surge in reported cases of abuse, including suicides linked to family violence. asiaplustj.info »
2025-8-7 13:34
Domestic violence on the rise in Tajikistan: women suffer most, but men also affected
Statistics released by the Committee for Women and Family Affairs show a disturbing increase in suicides among girls, cases of violence, and legal violations committed within both vulnerable and seemingly stable families. asiaplustj.info »
2025-8-4 08:22
Two women killed in separate domestic violence incidents in Tajikistan
Two tragic cases of domestic violence resulting in the deaths of women have shocked Tajikistan this June. In separate incidents in the capital Dushanbe and in Farkhor district, Khatlon province both victims died after being severely beaten by close family members. asiaplustj.info »
2025-6-20 07:33
A council for preventing domestic violence has been established in Tajikistan
A Multidisciplinary Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence has been established in Tajikistan. The corresponding government decree was adopted on February 28, 2025, and its copy was published on the information-legal platform of the Ministry of Justice. asiaplustj.info »
2025-3-28 12:09
Why is the problem of domestic violence in Tajikistan still unresolved?
Larisa Alexandrova is not only a human rights activist in her professional life but also at home. She actively advocates for criminal punishment for domestic violence in Tajikistan, where there is still no specific law addressing it. asiaplustj.info »
2025-2-18 14:03
Increase in domestic violence and early marriages: insights from the Committee for Women and Family’s Affairs
In 2024, the number of divorces in Tajikistan decreased, but complaints about domestic violence and early marriages increased, the head of the Committee for Women and Family’s Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan, Ms. asiaplustj.info »
2025-2-11 08:42
Will domestic violence be criminalized in Tajikistan?
Tajikistan is working on a draft of a new " Program to combat domestic violence for 2024-2030 " , which does not exclude the criminalization of domestic violence , including causing minor harm to health . asiaplustj.info »
2024-8-12 13:39
Increase in domestic violence complaints in Tajikistan
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, Ms. Bunafsha Faiziddinzoda, Chairperson of the Committee for Family and Women’s Affairs under the Government of Tajikistan, noted on August 5 that 1,569 complaints of domestic violence have been registered in Tajikistan over the first six months of this year, which is 65 cases more than in the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
2024-8-5 12:46
Tajikistan to adopt law to criminalize domestic violence
Regional Conference of the Central Asian Alliance for the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence, entitled “Empowerment through Action” was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan in late June. The event participants shared their experiences, achievements, and the grim statistics from their countries. asiaplustj.info »
2024-7-15 08:16
At least 29 foreign students injured after mob violence in Bishkek on the night of May 17-18
Kyrgyz media reports say at least 29 people turned to ambulance teams for medical help on the night of May 17-18 in Bishkek. Of them, 15 people were reportedly taken to the City Emergency Hospital and the National Hospital, the rest were provided with medical aid at the spot, the press service of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan was cited as reporting. asiaplustj.info »
2024-5-20 09:14
Authorities in Uzbekistan to create a register of violence perpetrators
Beginning on January 1, 2025, Uzbekistan’s police will start keeping a register of citizens who have committed or are inclined to commit violence, Fergana news reported on May 14. By president’s decree those put on the register will be subject to correctional work, with the involvement of psychology inspectors from the National Guard. asiaplustj.info »
2024-5-15 13:30
Shelters for survivors of gender-based violence in Tajikistan must be accessible and safe
On March 29, UN Women and the French Embassy in Tajikistan partnered to host an event focusing on protecting survivors of gender-based violence through shelters, according to the French Embassy in Dushanbe. asiaplustj.info »
2024-4-3 14:21
Socially enforced norms complicate battle against domestic violence in Tajikistan
Eurasianet notes that domestic violence cases are not rare in Tajikistan. Government representatives and international organizations have in the past estimated that one in two women in Tajikistan have at some time experienced domestic violence. asiaplustj.info »
2024-2-21 07:12
Tajikistan condemns the acts of violence in Middle East
The sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East, which has resulted in significant civilian casualties and destruction of housing and social infrastructure, has been received with great concern in Tajikistan, says a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan on October 8. asiaplustj.info »
2023-10-9 09:28
Insulting religious sentiments, hatred and violence against any religion have tragic consequences, says Rahmon
The efforts should be focused on preventing the use of the internet for radicalization, recruitment, and propaganda of extremism and violence, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said on September 20 while delivering a statement at the General Debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. asiaplustj.info »
2023-9-21 08:16
The Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence launched in Almaty
The United Nations’ press service says the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence launched Almaty, Kazakhstan on June 27 as part of the United Nations Spotlight Initiative Regional Program for Central Asia and Afghanistan funded by the European Union. asiaplustj.info »
2023-7-5 07:42
Tajikistan toughens punishment for violence against children
Tajikistan’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament on November 17 toughened punishment for violence against children, endorsing amendments made to the country’s administrative code. The amendments provide for increasing the fine for violence against children from 180-300 somonis to 420 somonis. Lawmakers have voted for the amendments unanimously. asiaplustj.info »
2021-11-22 12:43
New York governor declares ‘state emergency’ in New York due to gun violence
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a "state emergency" stemming from gun violence in the state. The Independent says the announcement comes after a rise in violence across the state, but just hours after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that NYPD data shows murders and shootings in the city have decreased year-over-year. asiaplustj.info »
2021-7-7 09:33
Tajik businessmen in Bishkek threatened with violence, being forced to close their businesses
Kyrgyz merchants running shops at Dordoy Bazaar in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek are reportedly threatening Tajik entrepreneurs running shops at Bishkek’s Madina Bazaar demanding that Tajik entrepreneurs stop their activities in Bishkek or begin purchasing goods through them. Only domestic producers supported Tajik businessmen. asiaplustj.info »
2021-3-5 14:46
Campaign for 16 days of activism against gender-based violence launched in Tajikistan
On Wednesday November 25, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Government of Tajikistan, the United Nations and the European Union partnered on an event launching in Tajikistan the global campaign for the 16 Days of Activism on gender-based violence, also known as the “Orange campaign. asiaplustj.info »