On January 16, 2021, a ceremony of awarding of 10 female-prisoners by the State certificates took in the penitentiary institution 3/8 in Nurek.
In December 2020, within the framework of the project "Promoting Access to Social, Economic, and Cultural Rights to Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners in Tajikistan" (SECRET-3), started the process of vocational course for 10 female prisoners in the penitentiary institution #3/8 Nurek city on profession of "Bakery and confectionery". Teacher of this profession adapted her curricula to organize training, taking into account the regime in the penitentiary institution. In addition, during the training, all precautions for contamination of COVID-19 (masks, antiseptics and social distance) were observed.
Female-prisoners of penitentiary institution Nurek demonstrated the process of making a cake "Prague" and pastries. They told with the confidence what ingredients are needed for these types of pastries (for biscuit, cream and icing). It was observed that all female prisoners were very pleased with the Confectioner course, as they all wanted to show what they had learned. Some of the tem expressed their willingness to start their own business with the acquired profession after release from the prison.
The professional courses are organized by the project partner, Public Organization “Jahon” in close cooperation with the state institution "Center for Adult Education of Tajikistan" which provides professional course teachers.
While awarding the Certificates, the representative of the Center for Adult Education of Tajikistan noted that these certificates are recognized not only in Tajikistan, but also in all countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
All participants of the course noted how important this profession is for them and receiving of a state-recognized certificates. One of the female-prisoners mentioned that this would help them to find jobs after release and give them the opportunity to improve their economic situation.
Female-prisoners of the penitentiary institution in the city of Nurek will be involved in training and production activities on the basis of the correctional institution. This allows them to acquire new knowledge and skills, as well as to engage in income-generating activities in order to improve their living conditions.
Let us remind that this activity is carried out within the framework of the project “ Promoting Access to Social, Economic, and Cultural Rights to Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners in Tajikistan” (SECRET-3), funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The project is being implemented by DVV International in Tajikistan in partnership with local civil society organizations “Bureau on Human Rights and Rule of Law” and “Jahon”.
For more information, please contact:
Mrs. Zarrina Khalikova, Country Director, DVV International in Tajikistan, khalikova@dvv-international.tj
Mrs. Shahlo Abdunabizoda, Director of PO “Jahon”, ngo.jahon@gmail.com