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The Association for the Prevention of Torture works for societies free of #torture that protect the dignity of persons deprived of liberty #TorturePrevention
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http://www.apt.ch 30-01-2012 09:01:55
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The Republic of Congo has ratified the #OPCAT , becoming the 25th African state party to do so. We are ready to collaborate on #OPCAT implementation.
Explore our #OPCAT Database: apt.ch/fr/centre-de-c… Primature République du Congo - Officiel ONU Rép du Congo Chris Mburu
Importante conquista para o Sistema Nacional de Prevenção à Tortura no #Brasil . Sergipe acaba de instituir o seu Mecanismo Estadual de Prevenção à #Tortura ! Parabenizamos todos/as que persistiram para que a criação do MEPCT/SE se tornasse realidade! MPF em Sergipe Agenda Nacional Pelo Desencarceramento
📢With civil society from around the world, we're calling for a #TortureFreeTrade Treaty.
🌟We greatly appreciate the support of the Special Rapporteur in raising awareness of the need to end the trade in tools of torture.
➡️Sign Amnesty International's petition: amnesty.org/en/petition/ta…
In the recently held HRC session, the UN Human Rights Council adopts a resolution to bolster efforts in preventing torture worldwide.
This significant step reaffirms our commitment to human dignity and justice. Read more: apt.ch/news/un-human-… #HumanRights #TorturePrevention
Last week, the APT was in Senegal to support the NPM deepen skills for #TorturePrevention and develop a new strategic plan. We were inspired by the determination and collective ownership of everyone involved with the NPM’s work.
Wrapping up training of trainers with New Zealand Police and Thai reps from: Royal Police Cadet Academy, Bangkok Metro Police, Dept of Special Investigations & prosecutors from Off of Att Gen. Excellent discussions and practical activities to apply #MendezPinciples ow.ly/SCZw50QVpYH
Important developments in Senegal this week. With the NPM of Senegal and OHCHR Regional Bureau in West Africa, we're deepening our work for #TorturePrevention
Together, we can prevent torture
ONU Droits de l'Homme - Afrique de l'Ouest Robert Kotchani Aminata Maiga Amado Philip de Andrés
We have started a week-long training-of-trainers in Bangkok on the #PEACEModel of interviewing. We are collaborating with New Zealand Police to showcase how this approach gives effect to the #MendezPrinciples on effective interviewing for investigations.
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