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Torture is the deliberate infliction of severe pain or suffering on a person for reasons including punishment, extracting a confession, interrogation for information, or intimidating third parties. Some definitions restrict torture to acts carried out by the state, while others include non-state organizations.
torture, the infliction of severe physical or mental pain or suffering for a purpose, such as extracting information, coercing a confession, or inflicting punishment. It is normally committed by a public official or other person exercising comparable power and authority.
Understanding these facts about torture underscores the importance of legal frameworks, community support, and global awareness in preventing and responding to torture. Comprehensive rehabilitative care is crucial to helping survivors reclaim their lives and move forward.
GENEVA - The UN Committee against Torture (CAT) today issued its findings on Cameroon, Jordan, Kuwait, Mongolia, Namibia and Thailand, after reviewing the six States parties in its latest session.
GENEVA – The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) has announced and confirmed plans to visit Mozambique, New Zealand, Peru, Serbia, Afghanistan, Burundi, France, and Mexico at the conclusion of its latest session, reaffirming its commitment to preventing torture in action in the midst of rising global instability and armed conflicts.
On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the ratification of the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the CPT is releasing a podcast highlighting the reflections of Therese Rytter, Second Vice-President of the Committee, and Hugh Chetwynd, Executive Secretary, on the challenges and realities of Europe's prison systems and the ...
We provide direct care to survivors of torture conflict-related trauma, including refugees and asylum seekers. We protect and promote human rights. We advocate for international justice and an end to torture worldwide.
