A joint statement from Egyptian and International human rights organisations calling on UN Member States to make comprehensive reforms that are urgently needed to address the systematic violations in Egypt. Read More
The Italian government is yet to clarify the reasons for its failure to surrender Osema Najim ‘Almasri’ Habish to the International Criminal Court (ICC). A senior Libyan officer, Almasri is wanted by the ICC for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in prisons in Libya. He was apprehended on… Read More
This briefing proposes that fines and penalties imposed by UK enforcement for sanctions violations could be used to fund reparations for survivors of serious human rights abuses, humanitarian law violations, and corruption. It reviews recent UK sanctions enforcement cases, demonstrating how recovered assets and fines could be redirected to support… Read More
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 Towards a Crimes Against Humanity Convention 4 November 2026 –… 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