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The worldwide network of 200+ NGOs standing up against torture. OMCT is a member of the #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium.
@omct.socialWhat happens when music is silenced and art is pushed underground?
In this interview, Afghan artist and human rights defender Nazifa Jalali and musician Arash Barez speak about creating under repression, the importance of keeping Afghan culture alive, and what freedom means to them. bit.ly/4AMUyWO
@omct.socialThe Global Torture Index classifies France as high risk of torture and other ill-treatment in law enforcement operations, including during public assemblies: Global Torture Index.
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@omct.socialFrance must protect the right of children and youth to participate in protests safely and free from torture and other ill-treatment.
👉 Find out more about anti-torture safeguards in protests: bit.ly/3TK8VKY
@omct.social🚨 Certain less-lethal weapons can cause serious, sometimes permanent, injuries. Any use of force must be lawful, necessary and proportionate.
🛑 #Torture and other ill-treatment are absolutely prohibited even when a protest is no longer peaceful. Children are entitled to heightened protection.
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@omct.social🇨🇮 In this video, Pedan Marthe Coulibaly, National Coordinator of the Ivorian Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (CIDDH), speaks about her journey defending human rights in Côte d’Ivoire. Watch here: bit.ly/4pnAsNy
@omct.socialHuman rights defenders shouldn't have to risk everything to protect others. Together with our partners across the globe, OMCT works to prevent torture, protect those at risk, and hold perpetrators accountable. Now, we need your help to ensure this work continues.
@omct.social📢 Human rights defenders: your experiences matter.
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders is gathering experiences for her upcoming report on the health & psychosocial well-being of HRDs worldwide.
🔒 Anonymous
⏱️ 15–20 min
📅 Deadline: 1 Oct
@omct.social📢 At its 85th session,, the UN Committee against Torture (#CAT) will review 🇦🇴 #Angola, 🇧🇿 #Belize, 🇲🇩 #Moldova & 🇳🇴 #Norway.
Does your organisation have documented issues and recommendations related to the fight against torture?
👉 Submit your input to CAT by 19 October 2026 : bit.ly/4hg6VDd
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@omct.social🇺🇦 In this video, Maryna Demura, Ukrainian human rights defender and Project Manager of the Human Rights Center ZMINA, shares her insights on Ukraine’s remaining gaps in the fight against torture. Watch here: bit.ly/4psWtKY
@omct.socialEven in times of war, torture is never justified. OMCT stands with courageous human rights defenders around the world working to end torture and protect fundamental rights. Help us continue protecting people most at risk. We now need your support to preserve and expand this work.
@omct.socialSupport our work to end torture and protect those most at risk.
🔗 Donate today: www.omct.org/en/donate
@omct.socialWe now need your support to preserve and expand this work.
📹 In this video, Mary Lawlor, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, highlights the challenges defenders face, and the enduring power of hope. Watch here: bit.ly/4wMqBU7
@omct.socialHope is one of the most powerful tools human rights defenders have. ✊ Our global network works tirelessly to expose torture, support those affected, and advocate for lasting change. Join us in strengthening this global fight against torture.
@omct.socialAlors que le Conseil des droits humains siège à Genève, le système multilatéral vacille. En 2025 le Comité contre la torture de l'ONU a annulé une session pour la 1re fois de son histoire, faute de fonds.
Stéphanie David, Secrétaire générale de l'OMCT, dans la Tribune de Genève bit.ly/GeneveUrgence
@omct.socialJoin us on 22 September 2026 at 6:45 PM for our RightsCon session:
Creativity Against Torture: How Do Activists Reimagine Digital Resistance in Shrinking Civic Spaces?
📅 22 September 2026
🕡 6:45 PM CAT
💻 Online
👉 Register here: bit.ly/4rh79wZ
@omct.socialWe are deeply saddened by the passing of Aleksandra Delemenchuk, Ukrainian 🇺🇦 and Georgian 🇬🇪 human rights defender and founder of Tbilisi Shelter City. Aleksandra dedicated so much of her life to supporting and standing alongside others. Rest in peace, Aleksandra. 🕊️
@omct.socialWatch here: bit.ly/4pmTCDr
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