Torture Awareness Month

SURVIVORS Torture Awareness Month 2020 Campaign

SOTIAdmin June 15, 2020 Uncategorized

Virtual Advocacy for Survivors of Torture June 26th of 1987 marks the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the day in which the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment was passed, which ensured that states are held accountable for torture and other forms of mistreatment outlined in the law. Internationally, organizations …

June is Torture Awareness Month

SOTIAdmin June 6, 2018 Advocacy

By Katherina Todisco & Niki Kalmus June marks the beginning of summer, longer days, and warmer weather, but is also one of our favorite months at Survivors of Torture, International – Torture Awareness Month. On June 26, 1987 the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) entered into force*. June 26 has been chosen …

9 Facts about 26 June – UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

SOTIAdmin June 23, 2016 Advocacy

Why June 26? 26 June is an opportunity to call on all stakeholders including UN Member States, civil society and individuals everywhere to unite in support of the hundreds of thousands of people around the world who have been survivors of torture and those who are still tortured today. 26 June is the day in 1987 when the UN Convention …

SOTIAdmin June 1, 2016 Advocacy

June is Torture Awareness Month and June 26 is the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. In June, we recognize that torture is one of the most profound human rights abuses, and it affects millions of individuals and their families around the world. This trauma reaches far beyond the direct victims and in some instances, where torture …