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The drafters of a protocol on non-coercive interviewing joined our discussion on new guidelines against torture today.
#EndTorture2021 #TogetherAgainstTorture
#EndTorture2021 #TogetherAgainstTorture
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
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
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
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
Several participants at our discussion on human rights defenders
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
« 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
Daniel Fink, Vice-President of UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture
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
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?
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.
