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Solidarity

Solidarity

We support and strengthen the anti-torture movement For more than 30 years, REDRESS has worked with anti-torture civil society organisations across the world. We ensure that these relationships are effective and collaborative partnerships, and that both REDRESS and our partners… Read More

Dissent

Dissent

We challenge torture that is used to supress activism and protest. Torture is used with impunity against human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers, protesters, and activists, particularly climate and environmental defenders. This often takes the form of police brutality. As authoritarianism has risen around the globe, the use of torture to crush dissent has also increased, including through the inappropriate use of… Read More

Reparation

Reparation

We deliver remedies and reparation for survivors. All survivors of torture must receive effective reparations for the suffering inflicted on them. This can take the form of compensation or the implementation of practical measures to fulfil international standards for reparation.   Such measures can include restoring their freedom,… Read More

Six Steps for the UK to Take Torture Seriously

Six Steps for the UK to Take Torture Seriously

Ahead of the UK general election on July 4th 2024, REDRESS presents a set of six recommendations to ensure that the next government protects our security and human dignity by taking torture seriously, developed in partnership with survivors of torture and the UK anti-torture movement. Read More

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Webinar: Ending the Cycle of Violence and Torture Against Protesters

Webinar: Ending the Cycle of Violence and Torture Against Protesters

This online event will acknowledge the importance of the UN Convention Against Torture in the global fight against torture and other ill-treatment, and shed light on challenges and abuses observed in the context of the policing of protests. It will identify key actions to curb the unyielding repression of protests by bringing together survivors, activists, experts, and representatives of civil society organisations.

Overcoming Torture: AnAmymity

Overcoming Torture: AnAmymity

Amy is a survivor of torture and sexual violence perpetrated by three male members of the Wayuu indigenous community in Northern Colombia in 2012. Since her ordeal, Amy has bravely made continuous attempts to seek justice through the Colombian justice system; her efforts have been marred by delays in… Read More