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The United Against Torture Consortium delivered a statement to the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Under the United Against Torture Consortium, Omega is pleased to be able to provide small grants to six civil society organisations to help further their work to address the unlawful use of force by police or other state officials.

Following the recent strengthening of the EU's Anti-Torture Regulation, Emma, one of our University of Bristol interns, shares her thoughts on the implementation of the Regulation.

The United Against Torture Consortium strongly welcomes today’s action by the European Union significantly strengthening its region wide measures preventing the transfer of law enforcement equipment to those who would use it for torture and other ill-treatment. This major overhaul of the EU Anti-Torture Regulation is a crucial part of the EU’s actions to prevent torture and other ill-treatment across the globe.

We were pleased to join the Global Week Against Torture to discuss Torture-Free Trade with colleagues from South Africa and Argentina. Learn more about the event and watch a recording.