#Afghanistan : after days of non-stop collaborative efforts, two of our partners are on a flight to Qatar. Updates from other human rights defenders are unfortunately much darker. Our mailboxes are full of their heartbreaking messages. THREAD This is the email we received last night from a partner with a European visa: "We couldn't make it to the airport. I was beaten up several times on the way. They broke my son's leg and my wife had a heart attack. It was the worst day of my life." 2/7

The drafters of a protocol on non-coercive interviewing joined our discussion on new guidelines against torture today.
#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

The fight against terrorism has created one of the most toxic environments for the protection from torture. This is the theme of our panel: Speaking about torture and terrorism.
@pytkam_net @HRCP87

Our livestream on police brutality as a form of torture is about to start. Join us here -> bit.ly/3cc7In2
@ImogenFoulkes We have been seeing an alarming prevalence of unprovoked levels of violence by police against peaceful protesters for several years now - Prof. Michael Hamilton @LawOfProtest

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

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 @Tarja_K @Ulkoministerio @public_verdict

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 #EndTorture2021 @cacit_togo

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

Los pueblos indígenas se enfrentan a abusos, violencia y criminalización. En nuestro panel sobre este tema hicimos la pregunta: ¿Qué papel pueden desempeñar los mecanismos contra la tortura?
@cejudhcanH @rightlivelihood @andreamilena

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.

#Karabakh conflict
We join the call of our SOS-Torture Network member @HCAVanadzor for immediate action to facilitate the return of Armenian prisoners of war and civilians currently detained by #Azerbaijan and for accountability for torture 👇
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https://twitter.com/HCAVanadzor/status/1351106649075933184

Approximately 120 ethnic Armenian prisoners of war & civilians are believed to be held captive by #Azerbaijan. They may risk charges under terrorism laws.

We call for their return and their full protection under the Geneva Conventions. 2/4