Date of publication:

08/21/2025

Tajikistan

Do domestic laws and policies allow freedom as regards the religious education of forcibly displaced and stateless children?

ANALYSIS

Assessment by population

Refugees
Asylum-seekers
Stateless persons
Analysis

The legislation of Tajikistan does not have a separate provision on this issue. The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Freedom of Conscience (Article No.4, Part No. 3) only states that foreign citizens and stateless persons are allowed to participate in religious rites. Therefore, in this context, primary attention should be given to Article No. 26 of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, which guarantees the right to freedom of religion and participation in religious practices. Additionally, Article No.10 of the Constitution and Article No. 18 of the Law on International Treaties, which refer to international law, are also applicable here.

    LAW & POLICY

    Related provisions of domestic law or policy

    Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan
    • Year: 1994
    • Type: Domestic law
    • Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
    • Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/node/32040

    Legal provision

    Article 26 - Right to religion

    Everyone has the right to independently determine their attitude toward religion, to practice any religion individually or jointly with others, or to practice no religion at all. They also have the right to participate in religious rites, rituals, and ceremonies.

    Article 10 - Authority of the Constitution

    The Constitution of Tajikistan holds legal authority, and its provisions are directly applicable. Laws and other legal acts that contradict the Constitution have no legal force. The state, all its bodies, officials, citizens, and their associations are required to comply with and implement the Constitution and the laws of the Republic. International legal acts recognized by Tajikistan are an integral part of the legal system of the republic. In case of discrepancies between the laws of the republic and recognized international legal acts, the norms of international legal acts shall apply. Laws and internationally recognized legal acts of Tajikistan enter into force after their official publication.

    Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on International Treaties

    Legal provision

    Article No.18 - Ensuring the implementation of international treatiesv

    An international treaty shall be obligatorily and in good faith implemented by the Republic of Tajikistan.

    Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations

    Legal provision

    Part No. 3 of Article 4 - Right to Freedom of Conscience and Freedom of Religion

    3. Foreign citizens and stateless persons have the right to participate in religious ceremonies and are responsible for failing to comply with the legislation on freedom of conscience and religious associations.