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Libya: The Hidden Crisis of Child Marriage
Within the 16 Days global campaign of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) ...
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Georgia: Unprecedented Police Brutality Requires Firmer International Response‬
The unprecedented police brutality against peaceful protesters in the cities of Tbilisi and Batumi must be stopped. The ...
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"Torture is the ultimate abuse of state power over its citizens": Interview with EU Special Representative Olof Skoog
Olof Skoog, EU Special Representative, shares his insights on the global fight against torture, human rights dialogues, torture-free trade, and the 40th anniversary of the Convention Against Torture.
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Thailand : Fifth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges
URGENT APPEAL - THE OBSERVATORY New information THA 002 / 0923 / OBS 038.4 Sentencing / Arbitrary detention / Judicial harassment Thailand December 5, 2024 The Observatory for the Protection of Human ...
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Cameroon: CAT flags abusive use of military courts to try civilians and persistent gender-based violence
During the 81 st Session of the Committee Against Torture (CAT) on Wednesday, 13 th of November, and Thursday, 14 th of ...
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When You Share Your Story, That's When the Healing Begins.
This interview is part of the United Against Torture Consortium’s Voices for Human Dignity multimedia initiative. This ...
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Establishment of an Independent International Accountability Mechansims for Afghanistan – Questions and Answers
Since taking power in August 2021, the Taliban have imposed severe restrictions on human rights, particularly targeting women ...
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The collective defense of Indigenous Peoples in Colombia
Defending human rights in Colombia is an immense challenge, especially for women. Alicia Pradera Martínez, an educator and ...
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16 Facts About Gender-Based Torture from 21 Countries
To inform this piece, we have used data collected by OMCT’s network members and partners from 21 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, ...
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Mongolia: Concerns over detainees’ rights and the protection of human rights defenders and LGBTQ+ persons
During the 81 st Session of the Committee Against Torture (CAT) on Tuesday, 12 th of November, and Wednesday, 13 th of ...
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Ethiopia: Arbitrary suspension of Human rights organisations in Ethiopia is a major setback to Civic space
Joint Statement Addis Abeba, Geneva - 28 November 2024 The World organisation against torture and its network members, are ...
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Kuwait: Ill-treatment of prisoners and migrant workers under CAT scrutiny
During the 81 st Session of the Committee Against Torture (CAT) on Tuesday, 29 th of October, and Wednesday, 30 th of October 2024, the CAT reviewed the 4 th periodic report of Kuwait. The country ...