Tuesday, 10 December 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Convention against Torture. Claude Heller, Chair of the Committee against Torture, reflects on the Committee’s achievements and his vision for the future.
Oswaldo Rodriguez is one of tens of thousands of Mexican citizens tortured with impunity over the past two decades in the Mexican government's ‘War on Drugs’.
Olof Skoog, EU Representative for Human Rights, speaks of the worrying growth of authoritarian rule across the globe and the mechanisms that the EU could use to challenge torture under authoritarianism.
REDRESS is inviting applications for the Innovative Lawyers Awards 2025 to recognise the vital work of new and emerging anti-torture champions, expose them to a broader peer support network, and offer them financial support to pursue public interest litigation.
The UATC backs calls from Georgian civil society for the Ministry of Internal Affairs to respect freedom of assembly during peaceful protests in the cities of Tbilisi and Batumi.
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This Q&A explains key aspects covered in our Guide for Survivors and Affected Communities in Ukraine to Understand the International Criminal Court Proceedings and their Rights before the ICC. Read More
