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The story of torture survivor Sayed Alwadaei - a remarkable journey from victim to advocate on the international stage. Read More

by Anupa Aryal, Advocacy Forum – Nepal Nepal proposed a 1 billion NPR (approx. 7.1 million USD) reparation budget to support transitional justice, compensation, economic aid, and reintegration for conflict-affected families. Despite its historic nature, implementation challenges persist. The pending Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) bill, along with the… 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

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