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The drafters of a protocol on non-coercive interviewing joined our discussion on new guidelines against torture today.
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It’s not hard to show that torture doesn’t work, but it’s equally important to offer an alternative – Juan Mendez former UN Special Rapporteur on Torture
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Join our livestream on Open-source investigation with the famous group of investigative journalists @Bellingcat.
It starts here bit.ly/2NJiWWN and now!
#EndTorture2021 #TogetherAgainstTorture
Open-source info is freely available to the public online. It is not hacking, spying or stealing. We use it to monitor what powerful people do - @N_Waters89 @Bellingcat
Everyone is walking around with a tracking device that can take photos, videos and they can upload them online. It's the most powerful information network humanity has ever seen - @N_Waters89
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Human rights defenders speak for their communities and are often censored by governments. In many parts of the world, they are @ increased risk of criminalization and detention. Local and international activists joined our panel today, to share their experiences. #EndTorture2021
"International solidarity matters: media stories, social media campaigns, interventions by the UN or by States can help free arrested human rights defenders."
Several participants at our discussion on human rights defenders
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Covid-19 has worsened the health & human rights crisis in detention. But the pandemic is also an opportunity to talk about conditions in prison. That is what we discussed today in our panel: Legal & advocacy strategies for the rights of persons deprived of liberty under Covid-19
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« In many countries, anti-torture bodies were able to promote Covid-19 WHO recommendations in detention. This often helped avoid the worst »
Daniel Fink, Vice-President of UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture
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For many years, the OMCT has protected children in custody from torture through a dedicated child programme and targeted country action. Today, we invited network members and partners to a discussion on how to better protect children in detention. #EndTorture2021
« We monitor what happens in detention centres. When we learn about abuses by the institutions, we turn to the children, and create a safe space where they can express themselves.  » Tamara Samudio, from Servicio Paz y Justicia (SERPAJ), Uruguay @Serpaj_Uruguay
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Today the Global Week Against Torture starts. How much do you know about this human rights issue? Take our quiz to test yourself and learn more #EndTorture2021 #QuizAgainstTorture

How many days in solitary confinement could constitute torture for a child?
Inflicting psychological distress in order to get information can constitute a form of torture.
Detaining someone in an overcrowded cell can be considered as torture or other ill treatment.
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