News
01 Jul 2025
Protesting without fear: A policy framework to end torture and ill-treatment in the context of protests
UATC policy paper sets out practical and essential measures that States should adopt to uphold the absolute prohibition of torture and other ill-treatment before, during and after protests.
27 Jun 2025
UATC Newsletter #1
The first United Against Torture Consortium newsletter, released to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
26 Jun 2025
26 June: Support Victims, End Impunity: States Must End Torture Now
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the United Against Torture Consortium issues a joint statement urging States to take real action to end torture and ill-treatment.
12 Jun 2025
Urgent support needed for the UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies
The undersigned civil society organisations issue this statement at a time of profound crisis of the UN, and the human rights mechanisms in particular.
30 May 2025
Police Use of Force: Updated Global Repository of National Laws and Cases Published Online
The University of Johannesburg and the Omega Research Foundation are pleased to announce the release of an updated repository on national laws governing police use of force.