Information and Advisory Centres

Brief Description

Tajikistan has about forty (40) Information and Advisory Centres that were established in 2009 and 2010.  Their mandate is to enact the chairs of provincial, municipal and district executive authorities and associated regulations.  The Information and Advisory Centers have a total of 80 staff, who are psychologists and lawyers.

Legal advisory services and consultations are available for women who wish to learn about their rights and to women victims of domestic violence.  These services are provided by lawyers, psychologists and members of the Committee on Women and the Family, who also make appearances in the media.

International organizations (such as UNIFEM) and local non-governmental organizations are invited to the centres to conduct workshops.

Religious leaders take part in round tables, workshops and meetings with women in local areas (in the mahallas).