Summary

The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, visited Tajikistan from 28 November to 9 December 2022. The objective of the visit was to assess

the situation of human rights defenders in the country, including members of non-governmental organizations, lawyers, journalists and other members of civil society. In the report, the Special Rapporteur presents an analysis of the context in which human rights defenders operate in the country, including consideration of the relevant legal framework and whether the environment in which they work is safe and enabling.