Briefing outlining the consistent reports of torture being used in Rwanda by both the military and the police. The United Nations has concluded that Rwanda does not have in place the necessary safeguards against torture or the structures to respond to it. Read More
This Annual Review provides an overview of the activities and achievements carried out by REDRESS from April 2022 to March 2023. As REDRESS celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023, we continued to challenge torture and push for accountability across the world. Our successes this year include developing new strategic initiatives… Read More
LEA EL COMUNICADO DE PRENSA EN ESPAÑOL 8 December 2023 — Marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on 10 December, the United Against Torture Consortium calls on the international community to once again stand together to… Read More
READ THE PRESS RELEASE IN ENGLISH 8 de diciembre de 2023 — Con motivo del 75.º aniversario de la Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos (DUDH), el 10 de diciembre, el Consorcio Unidos Contra la Tortura insta a la comunidad internacional a unir esfuerzos una… Read More
To mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the United Against Torture Consortium, of which REDRESS is a member, has committed to the following pledges to strengthen and expand the anti-torture movement and its impact on the eradication of torture and other forms of ill-treatment. Read More
By Renata Politi, Natalia Kubesch, and Olivia Dehnavi REDRESS Legal Officers and Advocacy Officer The traumatic experiences endured by survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) have long-lasting, profound impacts. Survivors from different regions have consistently stressed the fundamental role of reparation in their… Read More
On 8 December, REDRESS will join civil society organisations in The Hague for the annual session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP). Serving as the governing body of the International Criminal Court (ICC) the ASP meets in full plenary once a year to discuss and decide upon matters key… Read More
A UN body has expressed its concern over torture and other ill-treatment in Egypt after assessing the country’s compliance with the UN Convention Against Torture. The UN Committee Against Torture highlighted the “numerous and consistent allegations of systematic use of torture and ill-treatment”… Read More