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Improving torture complaints, investigations and prosecutions in The Gambia: CTI Technical Workshop report is out
Today, the Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) releases the report of the Technical Workshop on “Improving implementation of the UN Convention against Torture: Strengthening complaints, investigations and prosecution mechanisms”, held on 27-29 October 2022 in Serrekunda, The Gambia. Hosted by the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Chambers of The […]
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The fight against torture features prominently at HRC52 session
During the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council (HRC), which took place in Geneva from 27 February to 4 April 2023, the fight against torture and other ill-treatment took a prominent place as part of thematic and country-focused dialogues. The following events, sessions and dialogues contributed to raising awareness […]
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CTI’s HRC52 Statement emphasizes overall progress in the prevention of torture
On 17 March, His Excellency Ambassador Omar Zniber, Permanent Representative of Morocco to the United Nations in Geneva, delivered a statement on behalf of the Core States of the Convention against Torture Initiative – Chile, Denmark, Fiji, Ghana, Indonesia and Morocco – during the General Debate on Item 3 of […]
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LDCs and SIDS delegates share good practices and challenges in ratifying and implementing UNCAT
On Wednesday 15 March 2023, the Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) organised a briefing with 13 delegates from Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The delegates from Belize, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nepal, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor Leste, and Trinidad and Tobago are […]
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UNCAT through the SIDS Lens
On 28 February, the Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) and its Core States – namely Chile, Denmark, Fiji, Ghana, Indonesia and Morocco – organized a side-event on the margins of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council. Attended by over 60 participants, the event focused on Small Island Developing […]
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CTI holds Annual Forum for Group of Friends
On December 15 2022, the Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) and its Core States – Chile, Denmark, Fiji, Ghana, Indonesia and Morocco – held its 2022 Annual Forum in Geneva. For the first time since 2018, CTI welcomed its Group of Friends in person to discuss key achievements in the […]
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CTI commemorates the 20th anniversary of UNCAT’s Optional Protocol
Marking the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) on 18 December 2002, we the six Core States spearheading the Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI), recall the importance of taking preventive measures to […]
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Building robust anti-torture preventive frameworks in the Asia-Pacific: CTI releases Bali Regional Seminar report
Today, the Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) releases the report of the Regional Seminar for the Asia-Pacific on “The UN Convention against Torture: Building robust preventive frameworks – Legislative drafting and implementation of safeguards against torture and other ill-treatment in practice: the way forward in the Asia-Pacific region”, held on […]
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CTI holds Annual Briefing to the UN Committee against Torture
On 14 November, the Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) held its annual briefing to the UN Committee against Torture (CAT) as part of the Committee’s 75th session, which is taking place in Geneva from 31 October to 25 November, and marking the first in-person briefing to the Committee since May […]
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CTI in The Gambia: Building capacity on complaints and investigations, and prosecution mechanisms
On 25-27 October 2022, the Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) held a Technical Workshop on “Improving implementation of the UN Convention against Torture: Strengthening complaints, investigations and prosecution mechanisms” in Serekunda, The Gambia. Hosted by the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General’s Chambers of The Gambia and organised in partnership […]
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