READ THE PRESS RELEASE IN ENGLISH LEA EL COMUNICADO DE PRENSA EN ESPAÑOL Alors que la torture est toujours courante dans le monde, et à l’occasion de la Journée internationale pour le soutien aux victimes de la torture instaurée par les Nations… Read More
LIRE LE COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE EN FRANÇAIS LEA EL COMUNICADO DE PRENSA EN ESPAÑOL With torture still widespread across the world, and marking 26 June UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, six of the world’s leading anti-torture organisations, in partnership… Read More
By Camila Marin Restrepo, Communities Officer Many survivors of torture divide their lives into two time periods: before and after torture. Although the impact often lasts a lifetime, many survivors of torture go on to successfully rebuild their lives, a testament to their strength and tenacity. The… Read More
On June 20, 2023, the Minsk City Court sentenced the woman human rights defender Nasta (Anastasia) Loika to seven years in general security prison. The trial was closed to the public, and the details of the court hearings are unknown. Alyona Shilko, the judge of the Minsk City… Read More
To mark REDRESS’ 30th Anniversary, REDRESS hosted today an interactive discussion and reception at Leiden University to reflect on the rights of victims of international crimes, including the many obstacles that impede their realisation. Over the last three decades, REDRESS has played a significant role in ensuring the rights of… Read More
By Renata Politi, Legal Officer, and Chris Esdaile, Legal Advisor “I can’t forget when I was raped in the police cell by prisoners,” recalls Kamarah Apollo, a 26-year-old gay activist from Uganda, whose case was featured in one of our recent reports. Disowned by his family and left with no… Read More
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema and his family have ruled Equatorial Guinea with absolute power for over 40 years. Despite being an oil-rich nation, there is widespread poverty in Equatorial Guinea and the country has accumulated billions of dollars’ worth of debt in loans. This is due to rampant embezzlement… Read More
The implementation of reparation decisions for survivors is often hindered by political, legal, and material barriers, creating a gap between awarded reparations and their effective delivery. Survivor-centred legal and advocacy strategies are essential to overcoming these challenges. REDRESS collaborates with national partners worldwide to ensure survivors of… Read More