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This training module examines which instances SGBV constitutes to torture, situations where SGBV takes place, and state obligations towards survivors, including the obligation to redress. Read More

This training module provides an overview on enforced disappearance (ED), the victims of ED and how to provide relief to them, and the reparation for victims of ED. Read More

This training module explains the definition of torture, the purpose of the UN Convention against Torture, and the prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (“CIDTP”). Read More

This training module explains what holistic strategic litigation is, and how to do it in the context of torture and ill-treatment cases, in particular before international and regional human rights treaty bodies. Read More

This practice note provides an overview of the psychological aspects of working with child victims of trauma in strategic litigation. It is designed to help inform civil society organisations and legal practitioners that work on human rights litigation and other forms of public interest litigation involving child victims of torture,… Read More

This practice note explains what holistic strategic litigation is, and how to do it in the context of enforced disappearances in Africa. This practice note makes suggestions based on academic commentaries, research reports, and practical experience. It is useful for those new to strategic litigation, to find out more about… Read More

This practice note shares the experience of REDRESS running litigation workshops for cases of torture and other serious human rights violations, including enforced disappearance. It is intended to provide guidance on what works best to assist those facilitating this type of workshop, both online and in person. Facilitators are… Read More

This practice note explains what holistic strategic litigation is, and how to do it in the context of torture and ill-treatment cases, in particular before international and regional human rights treaty bodies. It makes suggestions based on academic commentaries, research reports, and practical experience. It will be useful for… Read More