REDRESS, in collaboration with the Advocacy Forum, the Asian Human Rights Commission and the World Organization against Torture, made this submission to the UN General Assembly concerning the November 2015 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Nepal. Our submission addresses key areas of concern for human rights in Nepal, including continued… Read More
In a petition filed on 5 March 2015, REDRESS and Justice for Iran have urged the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to intervene on behalf of a female Kurdish activist who is currently serving a life sentence in Iran; after she was arrested on the International Women’s Day seven… Read More
REDRESS welcomes the news that the process for delivering much needed reparations to the child soldiers used by Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, and others affected by his crimes, can finally move forward, after the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled today on the appeals against the… Read More
This handbook for torture survivors contains useful information for victims, their families and friends, community members, and front-line service providers and advisers who work closely with survivors. In it, you can find information on how to access medical rehabilitation and care to address the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of… Read More
Africa’s main human rights body should call on Sudan to ensure the prompt release of two well-known activists who face an unfair trial on 23 February 2015 on charges that carry harsh penalties including life imprisonment, the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS), REDRESS, the International Federation for Human… Read More
قراءة باللغة العربية REDRESS and other rights groups welcome the decision Africa’s main human rights treaty body has made which recognises Sudan’s obligation to protect human rights defenders and to ensure that their work promoting and protecting the rights of others is not hindered or frustrated. The… Read More
Maroc : 9 ONG inquiètes des mesures d’intimidation exercées contre les victimes de tortures et une ONG qui les représente Après l’assignation en justice de l’ACAT (Action des Chrétiens pour l’abolition de la torture) par le Maroc, 9 ONG de défense des droits de l’homme expriment leur inquiétude face aux… Read More