Events
We support the anti-torture movement through Organisation Strengthening where we employ diverse methods, such as training sessions, webinars, document exchanges, and one-on-one discussions.
On this page, you’ll find all the latest internal and external upcoming events.
Advancing State Practice on Immunities for International Crimes
As part of our work with the Global Initiative Against Impunity, funded by the European Union, we are co-hosting a conference on ‘Advancing State Practice on Immunities for International Crimes’ on 10 September 2026.
The conference will bring together leading experts to examine the key debates and recent developments relating to immunities, including the immunities of heads of States. The conference will be an allow cross-sectoral practitioners to identify strategic opportunities for litigation, advocacy and policy engagement and build a shared vision on the issue of immunities.
Date: 10 September 2026 | Time: 09:00 – 12:45 (coffee and registration from 08:30) | Venue: Aula Room, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, 2521 EN The Hague (also online)
REDRESS in Practice
Innovating Against Torture: New Strategies for the Anti-Torture Movement
This series of webinars will share novel strategies and approaches to prevent and address torture around the world which are being used by Innovative Lawyers. This is an opportunity to learn from their experiences and reflect how these lessons may be useful in other contexts/to other lawyers challenging torture in their communities.
REDRESS’s Innovative Lawyers Awards, granted under the umbrella of the United Against Torture Consortium, encourage and empower a new generation of lawyers in the anti-torture movement to challenge the perpetration of torture in their communities.
Webinar 2: Institutional Reform: Challenging Torture in Prisons and Justice Systems 18 September 2026 – 4:00 pm CEST
Speakers:
- Nina Barrouin, Innovative Lawyers Awardee, Brazil – How to combat sexual torture and other forms of gender-based violence in detention.
- Osvaldo de Almeida, Innovative Lawyers Awardee, Angola – How to address structural issues in the justice system that contribute to prolonged pre-trial detention and increase the risk of torture.
- Roberta Cortes, Innovative Lawyers Awardee, Mexico – The importance of interdisciplinary support and accompaniment for transgender survivors within prison settings.
- Cristopher Alexis Sanchez, Innovative Lawyers Awardee, Mexico – The use of strategic litigation to address systemic challenges in criminal and penitentiary justice.
Moderator: Alejandro Rodriguez, REDRESS Legal Officer
Check back often as we update this space with fresh opportunities to learn and engage.
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