MONDAY, 29.10.2026 /Khovar National Information Agency/. Today, a republican conference was held at the Islamic Institute of Tajikistan on the initiative of the Committee of Religion and Regulation of Celebrations and Ceremonies under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan dedicated to the 32nd anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan (November 6) and "Year of expansion of development and creativity and strengthening and strengthening of national identity and art" (2026) on the topic "Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan - guarantor of human rights and freedoms".
As the correspondent of Khovar National Information Agency informs, the participants of the conference discussed the role of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan in ensuring human rights and freedoms, strengthening national values and increasing the legal knowledge of the society.
Shuhrat Azizzoda, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan on issues of social development and public relations, expressed that within the framework of the constitutional system, respect for freedom of conscience, protection of the right of citizens to association and compliance with the requirements of the law provide a favorable basis for ensuring mutual understanding, peaceful coexistence and stability of the society.
"According to Article 26 of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, everyone has the right to independently determine their attitude towards religion, to follow religion individually or together with others or not, as well as to participate in religious ceremonies and rituals. The content and essence of this constitutional norm is expressed in the fact that belief and attitude to religion is an independent choice of every person, and it should be implemented on the basis of respect for human rights and freedoms and compliance with the requirements of the law", added Shuhrat Azizzoda.
It was pointed out that holding such conferences is of particular importance, and religious educational institutions can make a significant contribution to increasing legal knowledge, forming a healthy outlook, promoting moral values and strengthening respect for the law, along with the performance of educational tasks.
It was emphasized that the expansion of digital technologies, the increase in the volume of information and the influence of social networks, along with creating new opportunities, also raise certain problems. In particular, the spread of false information, the use of religious materials for wrong purposes and the involvement of young people in extremist groups are among the issues that require a responsible approach and taking timely measures.
In this context, the necessity of creating a favorable environment for young people, promotion of learning, development of critical thinking and expansion of constructive dialogue was considered important. Because a society that relies on knowledge and enlightenment can be stable against superstitions, extremism and the negative influence of information.
The Chairman of the Committee on Religion and Regulation of Celebrations and Ceremonies under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Sulaymon Davlatzoda said that one of the important features of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan is its humanity. This act recognizes the rights and freedoms of man and citizen as the highest value and provides a legal basis for their protection.
The Republic of Tajikistan as a secular state, regardless of the attitude of citizens to religion, recognizes their equality before the law. Along with determining the foundations of statehood and guarantees of human rights and freedoms, the Constitution also plays an important role in strengthening national unity, stability of society, and development of national self-awareness.
Sulaymon Davlatzoda further said that the announcement of 2026 as the "Year of expansion of development and creative works and strengthening and strengthening of national self-awareness and art" with the initiative of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, is of particular importance and is aimed at increasing the sense of self-awareness and art of citizens, especially teenagers and young people.
Because national self-knowledge is not only knowledge of national history and culture, but also understanding the value of independence and freedom, respect for the law, responsibility to the state and society, and protection of national values. Therefore, the study and promotion of constitutional values play an important role in strengthening national self-awareness and forming a law-based society.
The judge of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Tajikistan, Balajon Idriszoda, gave a report on the topic "Constitution and freedom of conscience" and expressed that the issue of freedom of conscience and religious belief is always of special importance in the life of the society. Freedom of conscience is one of the basic and inalienable rights of a person, and it is an expression of the state's respect for dignity, inner freedom and the right of every person to make an independent choice.
According to him, the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, as the supreme legal document of the state, determines the foundations of the constitutional structure, the legal status of a person and a citizen, as well as the system of public relations. In this context, freedom of conscience and religious belief is one of the important constitutional rights, and their provision is of great importance for strengthening justice, respect for human rights and the development of a democratic society.
It was emphasized that the study and promotion of the norms of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, especially among teenagers and young people, is one of the important factors of educating responsible citizens, strengthening national unity and ensuring safety and security of the society.
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