About the Convention The United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment entered into force on 26 June 1987. Its purpose is to prevent and eradicate the use of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and to ensure accountability… Read More
The purpose of this Guide is to raise awareness of the issues covered under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and to highlight opportunities for civil society and other stakeholders to use the Convention effectively to hold governments to account. Read More
Premier séminaire contre la torture à destination d’états africains francophones
First anti-torture legislative workshop for Francophone African States
REDRESS is very saddened to learn of the death of our friend and client, Dr Amin Mekki Medani, today. Dr Medani embodied a strong commitment to human rights, humanitarianism and the rule of law. In his remarkable career, he combined academic scholarship with taking up high level positions with a… Read More
In this bulletin, we draw attention to our most recent casework, including the release of prominent Ethiopian political activist Andy Tsege from prison, after four years on death row, and our events to mark REDRESS’ 25th anniversary. We also provide the latest updates on our advocacy campaigns, publications and policy… Read More
** Read the press release in English here ** Es la primera vez que el organismo conocerá un caso de detención ilegal y tortura sexual contra persona LGTBI 29 agosto 2018 — Por primera vez, la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) ha sometido a la Corte Interamericana (Corte… Read More
***Lea el comunicado en español aquí*** It will be the first time that the Court will consider a case of illegal detention and sexual torture against an LGTBI person 29 August 2018 — For the first time, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has submitted to the Inter-American… Read More
