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ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS русский العربية “Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations: Making Justice Work” Programme, is launching a Call for Proposals aiming to support local actors globally. The deadline for submission of application… Read More
By Olivia Dehnavi, Advocacy Officer This year, the European Union and Egypt entered a “Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership” in which the EU “acknowledges Egypt as a reliable partner” as well as Egypt’s “unique… Read More
Ahead of the UK General Election on 4th July, political parties have been releasing their manifestos, including commitments related to foreign affairs and human rights. REDRESS notes that four major parties – the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, Labour, and the Scottish National Party (SNP) – included commitments related… Read More
No Dia Internacional de Apoio às Vítimas de Tortura, a Coalizão Unidos Contra a Tortura (UATC por sua sigla em inglês) conclama os Estados a sustentarem o progresso feito nas últimas décadas em prol da promoção da dignidade humana, demonstrando seu compromisso incondicional com a erradicação da tortura em todo o mundo. Read More
Uganda’s two-decade civil war left rural communities scarred by violence. Betty Amony is one of hundreds of women supported by IRCT members in Uganda at the African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV). Read More
As the Convention Against Torture celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024, UN Special Rapporteur Dr Alice J Edwards reflects on progress made as well as persistent challenges this treaty faces worldwide, and shares her vision for a future free from torture. Read More
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the United Against Torture Consortium calls on States to defend the progress made in the last decades in upholding human dignity by showing a greater commitment to ending torture worldwide. Read More
Mientras la Convención contra la Tortura celebra su 40 aniversario en 2024, la doctora Alice Edwards, Relatora Especial de la ONU sobre la Tortura, reflexiona sobre los progresos realizados y los desafíos que siguen y a los que se enfrenta este tratado en todo el mundo y comparte su visión de un futuro sin torturas. Read More