News
16 Oct 2026
TRADE IN GOODS USED FOR THE DEATH PENALTY, TORTURE AND OTHER CRUEL, INHUMAN OR DEGRADING TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT
Submission by Amnesty International and the Omega Research Foundation to the Steering Committee for Human Rights (CDDH) in view of its consideration of the Draft Report on possible amendment of Appendices 1 and 3 to Committee of Ministers Recommendation CM/Rec(2021)2 on measures against the trade in goods used for the death penalty, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and on the possibility of introducing a simplified amendment procedure for Appendix 2.
06 Oct 2026
From Research to Training: How Research Supports Omega’s Training for Torture Monitoring Mechanisms in Argentina
Elsa Andress, one of Omega's volunteers, shares her thoughts on an upcoming human rights training in Argentina.
17 Aug 2026
ICE plan to acquire electric shock gloves raises serious concerns over risk of torture
AOn August 12th it was reported that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are planning a major purchase of electric shock gloves designed to inflict pain through direct contact with a person’s skin.
31 Jul 2026
Fact Sheet: Confronting Torture and Impunity Through Tanzania’s Universal Periodic Review
In this fact sheet, we join with partners to call on United Nations Member States participating in the Human Rights Council’s (HRC) fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Republic of Tanzania to recommend that Tanzania end torture and other grave human rights violations, and ensure accountability and access to effective remedies for victims.
20 Jul 2026
New arms fair and exhibitor data added to Omega’s website
Omega has made its arms fair archive available online, providing searchable and downloadable data on trade fairs around the world and the companies that exhibit at them.