Yesterday chairpersons UN Treaty Bodies met and exchanged ideas with United Nations member states on the long-awaited #strengthening of the system. Treaties were adopted by States in the XXth century so that the "never again" promise be kept, let's keep this promise alive in the XXIst

The Pugwash Community is saddened to learn of the passing of Sergio Duarte, former President of Pugwash, former Brazilian diplomat, and a committed champion of nuclear disarmament.

Of the 3,000 reported cases of human rights violations in investigation offices, detention facilities, immigration services and juvenile detention centres throughout the 🇰🇷 #RepublicOfKorea submitted to the Human Rights Violations Reporting Centre of the Ministry of Justice, only

The number of violent incidents, including beatings, hazing, harassment, sexual abuse, and ill-treatment in the armed forces of the 🇰🇷 #RepublicofKorea, has led to a worrying increase in suicide cases. On average, 50 soldiers commit suicide at the beginning of their period of

This week, the #UN Committee against Torture will review 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire's torture record for the first time since the country ratified the Convention in 1995. Together with our SOS Torture network members and partners, we are exposing the persistent impunity for past crimes and

Rindo homenaje a la memoria de Carlos Tello Macías mexicano de excepción que dejó su huella en la vida pública con una visión de Estado. Recuerdo con gratitud sus valiosos comentarios cuando asumí la Embajada de México en Cuba. Un abrazo solidario a su familia.

Our 🆕 E-Bulletin on #CAT80 is now available. Check it out for a summary of the #UN Committee against Torture's latest session & recommendations to 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire, 🇪🇨 Ecuador, the 🇰🇷 Republic of Korea, and 🇹🇷 Türkiye. 🔗 bit.ly/3WB25Vr

From Monday, experts from the #UN Committee against Torture will be assessing how the Convention against Torture is being applied in the following 6 countries: 🇨🇲Cameroon 🇯🇴Jordan 🇰🇼Kuwait 🇲🇳Mongolia 🇳🇦Namibia 🇹🇭Thailand Stay posted for updates from the Committee room & civil

Today Amb. Erik Laursen delivered a 🇩🇰 statement during the 3C interactive dialogue with the 🇺🇳 anti-torture mandate-holders, Alice J Edwards UN Special Rapporteur Torture Suzanne Jabbour & Claude Heller. 🇩🇰 is a dedicated ally to the mandates & their crucial work in the 🌍 fight against torture!

📢 Excited to announce that OMCT and the #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium will be participating in the UN Human Rights event celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Convention Against Torture! 🗓️ Join us on 14 November at 10 AM CET. Watch the livestream here:

This morning, the #CAT expressed serious concerns about the troubling lack of credible statistics on complaints of torture and ill-treatment in places of detention in #Jordan. They noted that the most recent available statistics date back to 2018, when complaints of torture and

The Committee against #Torture helps put in place important protection mechanisms and raises awareness about victims' needs & rights. Today, #UNCAT will hold an high-level event for the 40th anniversary of the Convention. All our meeting summaries➡️ buff.ly/4fjF8yk

Marking the 40th anniversary of the Convention Against Torture, Claude Heller, Chairperson of #CAT reminds that the fight against torture has no exceptions, no justifications, and no compromises.

📢 Starting Monday, 7 April, the #UN Committee Against Torture begins its 82nd session, reviewing how 6 countries implement the Convention against Torture: 🇲🇨 Monaco 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇦🇲 Armenia 🇫🇷 France 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🗓️ Follow us for updates from the Committee room,

Ouverture de la 82e session du Comité contre la torture ➡️Claude Heller, Président du CAT, regrette que des États renoncent à leurs obligations découlant des traités, voire quittent des organisations internationales créées au cours des dernières décennies ungeneva.org/fr/news-media/…

Fin de l’audition de la 🇫🇷 devant le Comité contre la torture. La cheffe de délégation Isabelle Rome remercie le Comité & son président Claude Heller pour la qualité des échanges. Pas de respect des droits de l’Homme sans redevabilité: c’est pour la France une exigence constante

Armenia participated in UN #CAT Review, presenting progress in legal and practical measures to prevent torture. Armenia reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to its international obligations. 🇦🇲 thanks Chair Claude Heller Rapporteurs & Committee members for constructive dialogue.

#CAT: UN Committee against Torture publishes findings on Armenia 🇦🇲, France 🇫🇷, Mauritius 🇲🇺, Monaco 🇲🇨, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲 and Ukraine 🇺🇦. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Protecting protests: On the International day in support of victims of torture, UN anti-torture mechanisms call for more responsible and accountable policing of protests amidst serious #HumanRights violations. UN Treaty Bodies @UN_Spexperts ohchr.org/sites/default/…

Frente a un contexto global con tanto conflicto, Claude Heller, 👨‍💼 presidente del Comité de la ONU Contra la Tortura, 🛡️ nos comparte su postura 🤔 de cómo se vivió la Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas 🇺🇳 en su 80 aniversario. Leonardo Curzio (Leonardo Curzio) en #Fórmula. 🎙️