Date of publication:
08/21/2025
Tajikistan
Do domestic laws and policies take into account the right to family life, the principle of family unity, and the best interests of the child in proceedings that may result in the expulsion or deportation of an individual?
Assessment by population
Analysis
Tajikistan is a party to international human rights agreements that emphasize family unity, family reunification, and the best interests of the child. These principles are fundamental to international human rights law, humanitarian law, and refugee law. Article 3(1) of the Refugee Law of the Republic of Tajikistan enshrines the principles of non-refoulement and family reunification. However, official detailed information on how Tajikistan's domestic laws and policies apply these principles in cases involving the expulsion or deportation of refugees is not readily available. According to the UNHCR partner local NGO, "Inson va Adolat", there have been cases in their practice where these principles were ignored during the deportation of refugees for violating the rules of stay in the country.
Related provisions of domestic law or policy
Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Refugees
- Year: 2002
- Type: Domestic law
- Rights Category: Asylum, Freedom of movement
- Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/node/57522
Legal provision
Article No.3.1 - Principles of work with asylum-seekers and refugees
Work with asylum-seekers and refugees is based on the following principles: - Non-discrimination; - Non-refoulement; - Family reunification; - Confidentiality; - Priority to protect the interests of vulnerable persons. (Law No1124 of 26.07.14)