News
09 Dec 2024
“There is Much Left to Do”: Interview with a Survivor from Mexico
This interview with Oswaldo Rodriguez from Mexico is part of the United Against Torture Consortium’s Voices for Human Dignity multimedia initiative. This initiative celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Convention against Torture (1984-2024) by giving a voice to torture victims, experts, and activists.
06 Dec 2024
“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.
04 Dec 2024
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 international community must react urgently to address the escalating human rights crisis by investigating and holding accountable those responsible.
27 Nov 2024
‘When You Share Your Story, That’s When the Healing Begins.’
An interview with Shyhrete Tahiri-Sylejmani, a survivor of sexual torture from the Kosovo War, from our United Against Torture Consortium partners, IRCT
27 Nov 2024
Strengthening Multilateral Efforts to Curb Trade in Torture and Death Penalty Goods
On Wednesday 27 November 2024 Omega took part in an international Workshop “Strengthening Multilateral Efforts to Curb Trade in Torture and Death Penalty Goods” in Strasbourg hosted by the CoE Steering Committee for Human Rights for CoE member States, which was streamed online.