We believe in the dignity of every person.

Preventing torture is essential to uphold human dignity. It also helps build peaceful and inclusive societies, based on the rule of law.
 

 

Our Vision

Societies without torture or ill-treatment

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to prevent torture and ill-treatment by:

  • Influencing national, regional and international legal frameworks, standards, policies and practices to reduce risks of torture
     
  • Supporting partners’ efforts to advance torture prevention, and contributing our respective expertise and resources to maximise impact
     
  • Bringing people together in constructive dialogue to build support for torture prevention and identify practical solutions.
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