Public Foundation “Notabene” · Tajikistan · since 2009

We protect human rights

We protect human rights. We advance equality. We promote systemic change.

AREAS OF WORK

Main areas of work

Legal analysis, education, monitoring and international advocacy based on facts and legal standards.

Equality and non-discrimination

Legal analysis, recommendations, training and practical tools to protect against discrimination.

Prevention of torture

Combating torture and impunity, work of the Civil Society Coalition.

Human rights defenders and civil society

Training, mentoring, security and organisational development.

Access to justice

Safeguards, the rule of law and effective remedies.

International mechanisms

UPR, UN treaty bodies and special procedures, alternative reports.

Human rights education

Courses, trainings, webinars and learning materials on human rights.

PUBLICATIONS

Latest publications

Monitoring reports

Research and monitoring of Tajikistan’s commitments.

Manuals and guides

Practical materials for human rights defenders, lawyers and professionals.

Alternative reports to the UN

Civil society reports for international bodies.

UN AND TAJIKISTAN

International human rights mechanisms

Materials on Tajikistan’s engagement with UN mechanisms.

UPR

Universal Periodic Review: reports, recommendations, monitoring.

Treaty bodies

Human Rights Committee, Committee against Torture, CESCR, CEDAW, CRPD, CRC and others.

Special procedures

Special rapporteurs, communications, visits and recommendations.

Individual complaints

How to submit an individual communication to international bodies.

FILMS AND STORIES

Documentary stories about human rights

The films show people whose rights are affected and help start a conversation.

THRESHOLD (Porog)

A film about inclusion: equal opportunities for life, education and self-realisation.

NO ADDRESS

Invisible among us: stories of people without a home and our choice to notice or not.

NAFAS / BREATH

About support, dignity and life without stigma.

TRACES

About human dignity, justice and the fight against torture.

THREAD (Rishta)

About preserving the language, culture and identity of minorities.

TRAINING AND EVENTS

Upcoming events

Human rights courses, trainings, webinars, round tables and Human Rights Café.

OUR RESULTS

Results of the Foundation’s work

12

studies and monitoring reports

850+

trained professionals

40

civil society organisations reached

15

advocacy initiatives

120

recommendations developed

PARTNERS AND DONORS

Who we work with

European Union · IPHR · ICNL · OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe · UN agencies · Human Rights Ombudsman · Supreme Court · Ministry of Internal Affairs Academy · Ministry of Justice · National Centre for Legislation

CONTACTS

Shall we discuss a project, training or a film screening?

Dushanbe, Rudaki Ave. 137, office 509 · notabenetjk@gmail.com

Public Foundation “Notabene” is an independent human rights organisation in Tajikistan since 2009: legal analysis, education, monitoring and international advocacy.

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734000, Dushanbe, Rudaki Ave. 137, office 509

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