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Nina Barrouin of the Institute… Read More

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. Check back often as we update this space with fresh opportunities to learn and… Read More

Litigation workshops are a proven method for bringing together lawyers, activists, and practitioners to share experiences and develop new skills while formulating concrete plans for individual cases and campaigns. These workshops serve as valuable forums for exchanging best practices, reviewing case strategies, and designing advocacy plans and other techniques to… Read More

By Camila Marin Restrepo, Communities Officer  Many organisations across the human rights sector refer to victim or survivor centred approaches but can sometimes find… Read More

By Joss Gillespie, Communications Assistant READ OUR 2024 ANNUAL REVIEW In recent years, we have witnessed a surge in torture and excessive use of force against civilians in countries such as Belarus, Bangladesh, Myanmar, the US, France, Egypt, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Sudan, and Venezuela. Read More

By Florindo Chivucute | Hanna Yamir, Contributor  In November, the UK government announced major sanctions targeting high-profile… Read More

Benoit Meystre, one of the Legal Representatives in the A V. Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland case, describes the features of the case.

This submission highlights the relationship between State hostage-taking and torture, demonstrating its severe impact on survivors and their families. Drawing on international standards and trends, it explores legal and practical measures to address this practice, hold perpetrators accountable, and secure redress for survivors. While focusing on the UK context, the… Read More