#HRC58 The #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium expressed deep concern over widespread torture and ill-treatment in the context of #protest. We urge all States to prevent such abuses, ensure accountability and rehabilitation of survivors. 🔗 Read our statement :

In Libreville, APT had a productive discussion with Gabon's Minister of Interior on advancing torture prevention. We welcome ongoing efforts to establish an NPM and strengthen detention safeguards.

This #InternationalWomensDay, we stand for change: all women deserve to live free from violence—including those in detention. 📢 Read APT’s Global Report on Women in Prison here: apt.ch/global-report

The APT held a series of meetings in Rio Branco, the capital of Acre in #Brazil, to support the state-level Preventive Mechanism in fulfilling its mandate. During the four-day mission, the APT provided technical advice on Brazil’s anti-torture policy and legal obligations.

🚨Today 🚨 3:30 pm (UTC-3), the #Manual on #JudicialInspection in #Prisons in #Brazil, a partnership with the @cnj_oficial. The guidelines will support judges in overseeing each prison every month and safeguarding prisoners' rights. Follow: youtube.com/watch?v=XH7iY0…

Lançaremos em 27 de maio, às 15h30 (UTC-3), o #Manual sobre #InspeçõesJudiciais em #Prisões no #Brasil, em parceria com o @cnj_oficial. As diretrizes apoiarão na fiscalização mensal das unidades e na salvaguarda dos direitos das pessoas presas. Acompanhe: youtube.com/watch?v=XH7iY0…

📘 APT, Conselho Nacional de Justiça & Programa Fazendo Justiça launch a manual to guide Brazilian judges in inspecting detention facilities, aiming to prevent torture and ill-treatment. 🔗 Learn more: apt.ch/news/strengthe…

🇲🇾 Malaysia is taking steps toward rights-based law enforcement. A recent webinar brought national actors together to discuss effective interviewing and the #MéndezPrinciples. 🔗 Read more: apt.ch/news/promoting…

Coercion isn't just harmful – it's unreliable. In this powerful blog, Prof. Kai Li Chung argues for ethical, rapport-based interviewing in Malaysia. Time for a shift rooted in science and human rights. 👉 apt.ch/news/coercion-…

Got a question about monitoring places of detention? 🕵️‍♂️ Now’s the time to ask, share, and collaborate! 💬 Join our virtual chat space and connect with peers from around the world.👇 🌐 tortureprevention.ch/virtual-cafe

Body searches in prison can be humiliating & harmful—especially for women, LGBTIQA+ people & visiting relatives. Join us for this #GWAT2025 panel on risks, rights & reforms. 🗓 23 June | 17:00 CEST 🔗 gwat.omct.org World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)

Over the past 40 years, many states have taken real, measurable steps to prevent torture — from legal reforms to the creation of national oversight institutions. On June 26, we’re launching a brand new interactive visualisation tool that brings this progress to life. Stay tuned!

📊 Today, OMCT and its #SOSTorture Network launches the #GlobalTortureIndex — a groundbreaking tool that exposes the risk of torture and ill-treatment in 26 countries across the world 🌍. 🗓️ Despite 175 countries ratifying the UN Convention Against Torture, the practice remains

🚨 It’s launch day! We just released our new Torture Prevention Visualisation Tool — showing 40 years of legal progress across the world. See the progress. Use the data. 🔗apt.ch/mapping-tortur…

📷 APT thanks UN Human Rights & the NHRCT for cohosting a national conference in Bangkok to commemorate #26June. The event advanced efforts to prevent torture through dialogue, preventive visits & policy reform.

📰 UATC’s first newsletter is out! 📢Twice a year, read powerful stories, discover practical tools, catch up on recent news, and celebrate collective achievements from across the anti-torture movement. 🔗 Read the newsletter : bit.ly/46kPnk4 #UnitedAgainstTorture

Congratulations to the newly elected members of the UN Committee against Torture: Ms. Maeda 🇯🇵, Mr. Rouwane 🇲🇦, Mr. Liu 🇨🇳, Ms. González Pinto 🇬🇹 & Mr. Abdallah 🇲🇷. We look forward to supporting global efforts to end torture & ill-treatment. #UnitedAgainstTorture

People deprived of liberty often face hidden hardship: trauma, anxiety, neglect and coercion. At APT we believe mental‑health is a human right and dignity must be upheld in all places of detention. Support our new campaign: gofund.me/649cd059d