On 16 September 2026, Tajikistan’s Parliament considered draft amendments to the current Law on Public Associations, which could introduce further changes to the regulatory framework governing public associations. The draft legislation has not been made publicly available, limiting the ability of civil society actors to assess its content and potential implications for the operating environment of CSOs. The parliamentary consideration followed a July 2026 statement by President Emomali Rahmon calling for strengthened oversight of public associations, including full control over their compliance with statutory objectives and the publication of financial reports, particularly information on income and expenditure. The statement signalled a continued emphasis on increased state oversight of CSOs and reinforced the role of the Ministry of Justice in registering and monitoring public associations.
