Read the briefing Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, human rights abuses have been rampant. Over 30,000 civilians have been injured, more than 10,000 have lost their lives, and countless others continue to endure lasting trauma. In addition, millions have been displaced, including at least 20,000… Read More
This is the fifth blog in a series featuring legal representatives and experts in the field of strategic litigation against torture discussing the strategic impact of cases catalogued in Casebook 1. In this blog piece, Natasha Arnpreister, Senior Legal Counsel and James Goldston, Executive Director of Open Society Justice Initiative,… Read More
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. REDRESS in Practice STRATEGIC LITIGATION: Challenging Torture and Defending Dissent … 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
