Over 200 NGOs3, spanning human rights, gender equality, education, and economic empowerment, have been coerced to shut down. GBAO's once vibrant civil society now exists in fear, unable to report violations by authorities. I urge the UN to take decisive action: - Advocate for the official recognition of the Pamiris as an independent minority group with full rights and liberties. - Task the regional OHCHR office to monitor ongoing human rights abuses in GBAO. - Form an Independent International Commission to investigate atrocities by security forces in 2021 and 2022. - Push for immediate and unconditional release of detained civil society leaders, protecting their freedoms. - Support economic development in GBAO, enhancing infrastructure and market access for Pamiri goods. - Engage Tajikistan to tackle corruption in law enforcement, ensuring fair processes and adequate remuneration. These actions can uplift the Pamiri community and foster a more just society in Tajikistan. Let us stand together to uphold human rights and justice for all. Thank you. 4 3 4 https://wechange.de/project/roof-top-info/ https://the.akdn/en/home 2