Torture is an abhorrent crime that is absolutely prohibited under international law. The status of this prohibition is such that it cannot be contradicted by treaty law or by other rules of international law. #justredress

Since its inception, PARI has called on the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to strengthen victims’ right to redress. #justredress

The Esperanza Protocol has a global scope, and we believe that it can be a very effective tool to advocate for an effective response to threats against HRDs in Africa. #justredress

LPI-CSVR-IJR Joint Capacity Building Training Workshop for Civil Society from Horn of Africa on the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) in Addis Ababa, this week #TJinAfrica ⁦The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation #IJR⁩ ⁦Life&Peace Institute⁩ ⁦Centre for the Study of Violence & Reconciliation⁩ ⁦African Union⁩ ⁦Ikubaje John Gbodi, Ph.D⁩

STOP what you're doing. Right now. You need to watch this. Wow. I ... am speechless & ran out of tears. Also retweet so Musa Motha becomes a household name in SA and not just a star on a UK show. This is the inspiration you needed for this week: youtu.be/6qonkpkK018

Day 2 of the Human Rights Festival. Mbolo moy doleh! Together we are making history in embracing & celebrating our each other in promoting our fundamental Human Rights and support to the Victims! Well done to our partners &massive thanks to our donors for believing in the cause

🌟On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we're excited to be joining with APT Geneva, FIACAT, IRCT, World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), & @REDRESSTrust + European Commission to work to strengthen the anti-torture movement around the world. Together, we are #UnitedAgainstTorture.

Today, we make a resounding call for justice and empathy over cruelty. We join forces to condemn torture in all its forms and advocate for the rights and dignity of every individual. Let us unite in our efforts to create a world where no one endures the agony of torture.

- On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, @CSVR/PARI & 30+ organizations worldwide remind States that we urgently need a #TortureFreeTradeTreaty to control inherently abusive police equipment & other ‘tools of torture’ used to suppress peaceful protests

Stop the trade of ‘tools of torture’. On International Day in Support of Victims of Torture @CSVR/PARI and 30+ organizations worldwide call for a #TortureFreeTradeTreaty to control inherently abusive police equipment and other ‘tools of torture’ used to suppress peaceful protests

"We cannot democratize Africa without also democratizing the global governance architecture."- Brian Tamuka Kagoro - Keynote address on “Inclusive and Participatory Governance, Gender Equality and Socio-Economic Justice in Africa” at the #ATJF2023

✅ We recently had a meeting with #CSOs regarding the recent debate on #FGM 🇬🇲. ✅ As custodian of the law, we reiterated our unwavering commitment to the advancement & protection of women and girls rights . Click for more info 👇. moj.gm/news/7c5c1562-…

Learn more about the campaign for a #TortureFreeTrade Treaty: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2d9b28… & read the Omega Research Foundation, Amnesty International, & Human Rights Program @ Harvard Law paper outlining ‘Essential Elements for a Torture-Free Trade Treaty’: amnesty.org/en/documents/i… #UnitedAgainstTorture

Encouraged & enthused by time spent advocating for #TortureFreeTrade this week at #UNGA78. Huge thanks to amazing colleagues from Human Rights Program @ Harvard Law, Physicians for Human Rights, Amnesty International, Pan African Reparations Initiative ( PARI), CELS, & Center for Victims of Torture

A reminder that you can access the Special Rapporteur's full report (including the very important Annexes) here: ohchr.org/en/documents/t… Amnesty International, Center for Victims of Torture, Human Rights Program @ Harvard Law, Pan African Reparations Initiative ( PARI), CELS, Physicians for Human Rights

🧵We've been featuring remarkable women making a lasting impact in promoting #peace in 🌍. #DYK about the Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace and Security (CSWG-WPS)? Together with African Union, we're actively putting words into action, and centering women in peace.

If you're in Arusha at the African Commission Open Session we invite you to attend our event tomorrow evening at 5pm at the Arusha International conference centre on why African States need to support the campaign for a Torture-Free Trade Treaty at the UN! #Torture prevention

As South Africa, we hold the firm view that the attack on civilians in Israel, the ongoing siege of Gaza and the decision to forcibly move the people of Gaza, together with the indiscriminate use of force through bombing, are violations of international law. More than that, these

Dates for visiting the Refugee Reception Offices (RROs) in all provinces for asylum seekers according to your Nationality - from Home Affairs We are glad that the RROs are now operating optimally. 🙏 Department of Home Affairs

President William Ruto says Kenya will lift visa requirements for ALL Africans by December 31st, 2023.