International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Archives

Joint statement marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is an occasion to reaffirm our strong commitment to prevent and eradicate torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

By U.S. Mission OSCE | 7 July, 2022 | Topics: Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis | Tags: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2021

(...) in the Russian Federation, where when individuals or organizations bring such allegations to light, they themselves are then arrested and tortured.

By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 July, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination | Tags: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2021

The United States condemns torture wherever and whenever it occurs and strongly urges governments to abide by their international obligations and end impunity.

By U.S. Mission OSCE | 8 July, 2021 | Topics: Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements | Tags: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

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