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10 Jan 2025
Justice for Genivaldo
In December 2024, three former members of Brazil’s Federal Highway Police were convicted by jury trial for the torture and killing of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos, a 38-year-old mentally-ill, black man.
06 Jan 2025
Georgia: Preliminary Findings on the Investigation of Torture and Ill-Treatment Against Protesters from 28 November to 20 December 2024
From 10-24 December 2024, the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT), together with its Independent Forensic Expert Group (IFEG), and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) conducted a joint mission to Tbilisi with the support of GYLA, GCRT, HRC and other Georgian organisations. Omega Research Foundation assisted this mission with research.
10 Dec 2024
Looking Back on 40 Years of the Fight Against Torture with the Chair of the Committee Against Torture
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Convention against Torture. Claude Heller, Chair of the Committee against Torture, the UN body of rights that monitors states' compliance with the Convention Against Torture, reflects on the Committee’s achievements and his vision for the future.
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.