News
08 Apr 2026
Bangladesh Urged to Pass the National Human Rights Commission and Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Remedy Ordinances
Statement from civil society organisations, including the United Against Torture Consortium
13 Mar 2026
Calling on States to act to end the trade in torture tools
The civil society Torture-Free Trade Network conducted an advocacy mission during the Human Rights Council. It is time for States to act: we need a Torture-Free Trade Treaty.
12 Mar 2026
“I felt like I was being mentally tortured during my labour”: Use of restraints during labour in England
Reporting and advocacy highlights the concerning use of instruments of restraint on people during pregnancy and labour in England. This raises serious concerns under international human rights law.
03 Mar 2026
Spotlight on our partners: Women’s Association for Women and Victims’ Empowerment
Women’s Association for Women and Victims’ Empowerment (WAVE), in collaboration with the Gambia Police Force and the National Human Rights Commission, implemented a nationwide capacity-building initiative focused on strengthening law enforcement compliance with international and national human rights standards.
18 Feb 2026
Spotlight on our partners: Belgrade Centre for Human Rights
Between June and November 2025, the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights implemented the project “Unlawful Use of Force by the Police or Other Government Officials in Serbia,” in response to escalating police brutality during mass student-led protests across the country.