Tajikistan Faces Severe Land And Climate Crisis

Tajikistan is one of the countries most at risk from land degradation, which means the land is losing its ability to grow food. Nearly 70 percent of its farmland is damaged by erosion, salty soil, and poor water management. This is very serious because only 5 percent of the country can be used for farming, [...]

Barriers To Justice For Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Survivors In Tajikistan

Gender-based violence (GBV) in Tajikistan is still a serious problem, even though the government has adopted some laws and policies. Many survivors, especially women, find it hard to get justice and protection because the law does not treat domestic violence as a crime on its own, and marital rape is not clearly recognized. Survivors often [...]

Key Challenges Facing Tajikistan

Tajikistan faces several important challenges that could slow its future development. The country relies strongly on remittances from citizens working abroad; therefore, a change in global conditions increases vulnerability. As remittances comprised nearly half of the nation's GDP in 2024, any decline will have an immediate impact on household incomes and reduce national economic growth. [...]

Education Problems In Sughd, Northern Tajikistan

The education sector in Sughd, Tajikistan, is facing many serious problems that need quick attention. During his visit, President Emomali Rahmon said that many schools in the region are in poor and unsafe condition. He explained that 54 school buildings are dangerous to use, and 32 others need major repairs before students can study there [...]

A Deadly Return To Tajikistan

Tajikistan has a serious problem with human rights violations, especially under President Emomali Rahmon, who has ruled for more than 30 years. The government does not allow fair elections, silences critics, and limits basic freedoms. People who speak against the authorities often face arrest, unfair trials, and long prison sentences. Torture in Tajik prisons is [...]

Tajikistan Launches Hotline To Combat Rising Domestic Violence

Tajikistan has launched a new hotline to assist victims of domestic violence. This shows an important effort to protect women and families. The Committee on Women and Family Affairs runs the hotline, which has been operational for over two months. People can call for free legal advice and psychological support if they experience abuse, housing [...]

Tortured And Killed: Rahmonov’s Tragic Return

Saidazam Rahmonov, a Muslim who lived quietly in Germany, was detained at Tajikistan’s Dushanbe airport in early October for having a beard and religious videos on his phone. He was accused of being a religious extremist planning a terrorist attack, though his family says he was innocent. After a week in custody, Rahmonov’s family received [...]

Tajikistan Women’s Silent Tragedy

In rural Tajikistan, the lives of many young women are marked by deep struggles that often go unseen. During the first half of this year, 102 women and girls took their lives in Tajikistan, Bunafsha Fayziddinzoda, the head of the country’s Committee on Women and Family Affairs, told. Experts say poverty, domestic abuse, and child [...]

Melting Glaciers Threaten Water In Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s glaciers are melting quickly due to climate change, putting the country’s water supply at serious risk. The country is warming twice as fast as the global average, and more than 1,000 of its 14,000 glaciers have already disappeared. Many remaining glaciers could shrink by over half by 2050. This is a big problem because [...]

Domestic Violence Rising In Tajikistan

Domestic violence in Tajikistan is rising. In the first six months of 2025, officials reported 2,121 cases, 277 more than in the same period in 2024. Most incidents involved women (1,763 cases), an increase of 256. Men experienced 251 cases, which is actually fewer than before. Sadly, 102 women and 30 underage girls died by [...]

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