World Organisation Against Torture | OMCT
OMCT works with 200 member organisations to end torture and ill-treatment, assist victims, and protect human rights defenders at risk wherever they are.
Who we are - OMCT
The OMCT works with 200 member organisations to end torture and ill-treatment, assist victims, and protect human rights defenders at risk wherever they are. Together, we make up the largest global group actively standing up to torture in over 90 …
Our network - OMCT
The SOS-Torture Network is at the heart of the OMCT and is the currently the most important global network striving to put an end to torture and protect human rights defenders. At the outset, in 1985, it was composed of 48 non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Today, its over 200 members work in ...
Take Action - OMCT
Every day, human beings are subjected to torture and other ill-treatment. Those who defend them are threatened, arrested or risk death. Sharing their stories, writing to decision makers highlights their plight and adds pressure for them to be safe.
What we do - OMCT
The World Organisation Against Torture works with 200 member organisations to end torture and ill-treatment, assist victims, and protect human rights…
Looking Back on 40 Years of the Fight Against Torture with the
Tuesday, 10 December 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Convention against Torture. Over the past four decades, the global community has achieved significant milestones in raising awareness, implementing preventative measures, supporting victims, …
Committee Against Torture (CAT) - OMCT
The United Nations Committee Against Torture (CAT) monitors the implementation of States Parties’ obligations under the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.The CAT was created in accordance with article 17 of the Convention against Torture.
Strengthening Anti-torture legislation: Advocacy Insights from
Nov 4, 2024 · Effective anti-torture legislation is a critical first step ensuring accountability, yet many countries still lack comprehensive laws to address torture and other ill-treatment and fight impunity. To bridge this gap, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) has released Advocating for…
Governance - OMCT
A member of the İnsan Hakları Derneği/Human Rights Association (İHD), based in Turkey, since 2006 and has become a member of its Executive Committee in charge of international relations from 2006-2017 (July) based in Ankara.He was elected by the İHD executive committee as the General Secretary in July 2017 and served as in this office until August 2020.
OMCT Strategic Plan 2021-2024
The OMCT's Strategic Plan 2021-2024 defines the organisation's primary framework for the coming four years. It sets out our overall vision for the future, together with our main programmatic goals and institutional targets. Convinced that we can achieve more by speaking out as a global…