🇸🇻 Ruth López lleva un año presa por denunciar la corrupción. Fiel a su compromiso con la transparencia, lo primero que pidió fue un juicio público, pero hasta hoy, se lo siguen negando. #LibertadParaRuth #JuicioPúblicoParaRuth #PublicTrialForRuth #FreedomForRuth

On #IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia Biphobia and Transphobia), we highlight the heightened risks LGBTQIA+ people face in detention.

🇹🇷 Es Yılmaz, a 28-year-old from Istanbul, is one of the dedicated organisers of Istanbul Pride Week. 🏳️‍🌈 One of her missions is to protect the LGBTQI+ community from the attacks of the Turkish police, who resort to violence and torture in the context of assemblies.

📣 Global Consultation for Youth Activists OMCT is launching a global consultation to understand the challenges faced by young human rights defenders. To know more: bit.ly/48Wxj0n

🇹🇷 Türkiye faces high risk of torture, according to the #GlobalTortureIndex OMCT’s Global Torture Index reveals the risk of torture across countries and identifies what must change. 📊 Explore the findings and use them to demand accountability and an end to torture and ill-treatment.

🇸🇻 In recent years, civic space in El Salvador has significantly shrunk. Human rights defenders have faced growing threats and criminalisation, forcing many into silence or exile. 🔗 bit.ly/4ezWMjM

🇹🇷 Since 1995, relatives of over 1,300 people who have been forcibly disappeared in Türkiye have gathered every Saturday in Galatasaray Square in Istanbul to ask where the victims are. Hanife Yildiz joined the Saturday Mothers movement in the hope of one day finding her son Murat.

✊🏻 OMCT as part of a coalition of 90+ human rights and humanitarian organisations is calling on @kajakallas.bsky.social, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu & the EU to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting this 11 May!

Torture survivors are rights-holders. So what does justice look like for them? 🇺🇳 The Charter of the Rights of Victims and Survivors was shaped by those who lived it. A clear call for justice, reparation, and change. Swipe to understand why it matters. 📖 🔗 bit.ly/42PaeJk

🇨🇴 Colombia enfrenta un alto riesgo de tortura, según el #GlobalTortureIndex. El Índice Mundial contra la Tortura de OMCT reúne datos para identificar dónde la tortura es más probable, quiénes están en mayor riesgo y qué debe cambiar. 📊 Explora los hallazgos y úsalos para exigir cambios.

🇨🇴 Colombia faces a high risk of torture, according to the #GlobalTortureIndex. OMCT’s Global Torture Index brings together data to identify where torture is most likely to occur, who is most at risk, and what must change. 📊 Explore the findings and use the data to demand accountability

A year fighting torture, in numbers.🌎💯 Swipe through to explore a few key figures reflecting OMCT’s impact in 2025. This work is rooted in shared efforts — and would not have been possible without our #SOSTorture Network members, partners, donors, allies, and friends. 🤝

🏆 As part of the jury of the Martin Ennals Awards (MEA), an honour for human rights defenders, OMCT contributed to the selection of the 2025 Laureate, Ana Paula Gomes de Oliviera, and met her in-person in Geneva to hear more about her personal journey.

✊🏻 #FacesOfHope: HRD’s fight for freedom of press and expression is not over, neither is ours. On International Day for Freedom of Press and Expression, we amplify the voices of human rights defenders who are arbitrarily detained for their search for truth, knowledge and accountability.

As the mandate of UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social comes to an end, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for her unwavering commitment to human rights defenders worldwide. 💪🏾 🎥 youtu.be/yhPIO6CnfNQ

What did OMCT achieve in 2025? 🌎💯 In this video, we share a few key figures that help illustrate our impact over the past year. Dive into the full picture: our Annual Report is now available on our website in English, Spanish, and French. 🔗 bit.ly/41YRO8K

🇵🇰 #CAT84: The CAT experts addressed numerous issues during their review of Pakistan, echoing the concerns of several NGOs.

🇬🇦 #CAT84: During the follow-up questions, attention was drawn to the Directorate General of Counter-Interference & Military Security (DGCISM), also known as “B2”, a military intelligence body accused of torture and detention in unofficial places of deprivation of liberty.

Many voices, one movement. 🤝 Have you already reviewed OMCT's strategy for 2025 to 2029? 👀 It sets out how we will strengthen the global movement, support those on the frontlines, and push for accountability, protection, and lasting change. 🔗 Explore our strategy: bit.ly/41T1BNo

🇬🇦 #CAT84: Yesterday, the experts inquired about Gabon’s compliance with its obligations under article 14 of the Convention, recalling that redress encompasses both effective remedies and full reparation for victims of torture and ill-treatment.

🇧🇮 Armel Niyongere, exiled Burundian lawyer and Secretary General of SOS-Torture Burundi, member of our SOS-Torture network, continues to denounce human rights violations in his country. Despite 11 years of threats and intimidation, he continues his fight to promote and protect human rights.

🇬🇦 #CAT84: Yesterday, during the review of the state of #Gabon, experts raised serious concerns over severe prison overcrowding in #Gabon, reportedly reaching between 400–700% capacity at Libreville Central Prison.

🇬🇦 #CAT84: The CAT experts raised serious concerns during the discussion on Gabon’s compliance with Article 16 of the Convention, relating to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment regarding ritual crimes.

🇵🇰 Ahead of the 🇺🇳 UN #CAT84 to review #Pakistan, we are sharing key data from the Global Torture Index, offering relevant insights into the issues under examination.

🇺🇦 In April 2025, the 🇺🇳 UN Committee Against Torture reviewed Ukraine’s state on torture. The Committee especially examined the conditions seen in detention facilities, the increase in deaths in custody, and the lack of investigations reaching the courts.

🇮🇹 #CAT84: #CAT84 : Today, CAT experts raised their concerns regarding detention conditions in #Italy, including the juvenile facilities. 🧵 We open thread (1/3).

🇮🇹 Today, as #Italy is reviewed by the 🇺🇳 UN #CAT84, we are sharing key data from the Global Torture Index, offering relevant insights into the issues under examination.

🇹🇯 #CAT84: Today, the CAT reviewed the situation in #Tajikistan, with experts calling on the State to advance the ratification of OPCAT and establish an independent National Preventive Mechanism.

🇸🇻 En los últimos años, el espacio cívico se ha reducido significativamente en El Salvador. Las personas defensoras de derechos humanos han enfrentado crecientes amenazas y criminalización, lo que ha obligado a muchas al silencio o al exilio. youtu.be/xWOYRRqxIiw

🇺🇳 Today marks the start of the 84th session of the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT). Experts will review: 🇹🇯 Tajikistan 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇵🇰 Pakistan ➡️ Follow us for updates from Geneva, civil society voices, and key takeaways. 🔗📺 Live: bit.ly/48s4gBo #CAT84

🇧🇭 Sayed Alwadaei's story is one of extraordinary resilience. Imprisoned and tortured during Bahrain's 2011 uprising, he emerged from this harrowing experience as an even more fearless advocate for human rights.

📢 #CAT84: Starting Monday, 13 April 2026, the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) begins its 84th session, reviewing how 4 countries implement the Convention against Torture: 🇹🇯 Tajikistan 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇵🇰 Pakistan ➡️ Follow us for key updates. #HumanRights #UNCAT

Many voices. One movement. ✊🏾 Torture is not a thing of the past, and neither is the fight to end it. OMCT's strategy for 2025–2029 sets out how we will strengthen the global movement, support those on the frontlines, and push for accountability, protection, and lasting change. 🔗 bit.ly/41T1BNo

👏 OMCT welcomes the renewal of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Torture for three years through Resolution A/HRC/61/L.10 adopted without a vote.

🇷🇼 31 years ago, Rwanda witnessed a horrific genocide against the Tutsi. Together with our partner ODHR, we reflect on the current situation and the efforts made over the past three decades to advance reparation, reconciliation, and accountability.

🇸🇻 It's been just over four years since the state of emergency in El Salvador was declared. According to the government, it aims to reduce criminal violence, but in doing so, suspended constitutional rights.

🇵🇭 The Philippines in the Global Torture Index 📊 The #GlobalTortureIndex classifies the Philippines as at high risk of torture. ⚠️ Violence against women, children, LGBTQIA+ and Indigenous people remains widespread. ‼️ 13 out of every 20 detainees have not been tried.

🇺🇳 We warmly welcome Andrea as the newly appointed UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. OMCT has had the privilege of working alongside her over the years, witnessing her unwavering commitment to those most at risk.

📢 🇵🇸 The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) strongly condemns the adoption of the new bill by the 🇮🇱 Israeli Knesset expanding the use of the death penalty.

🇺🇦 Alisa Kovalenko is a survivor, the first one to speak out about the sexual violence she endured during 🇷🇺 Russia’s invasion of the Ukrainian region of Donbas. After the full-scale invasion, along with co-director Marysia Nikitiuk, the documented Iryna Dovgan’s and many other women’s testimonials.

🇵🇸 This carousel draws on the latest report by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory.

📣 Reminder OMCT is still accepting applications for the position of its Secretary General. If you are passionate about advancing our vision of a collective, network-based human rights movement, we warmly invite you to participate in our recruitment process.

🟣 Ce mois de mars, la Journée internationale des droits des femmes nous rappelle à la fois les avancées réalisées… et les reculs alarmants observés aujourd’hui. 🇨🇭 En Suisse, en 2024, la police a enregistré 21'127 infractions de violence domestique, soit 6% des plus que l’année précédente,

🌎 El Grupo de Litigantes contra la Tortura en América Latina se pronuncia y se solidariza con el @CDHFrayMatias ante los allanamientos en su oficina en 🇲🇽 Tapachula, Chiapas. Exigimos garantías para su labor y la protección inmediata de las personas defensoras en México. 🔗 bit.ly/4uSrSss

🇲🇽 México: Tras 24 años de lucha, seguimos exigiendo justicia para el Caso Tlaxcala, que sigue en total impunidad. Hasta el día de hoy, todas las víctimas, quienes fueron torturadas y falsamente acusadas, permanecen privadas de su libertad 🔗 bit.ly/4uSb3hh

🌎 On the International Day for the Right to Truth, we dive into the relentless struggle of relatives of enforced disappearance victims in Latin America who fight for truth and justice amid corruption, violence and denialism from the States of the region. 🔗 bit.ly/4t7wn0M

#FacesOfHope: Today women human rights defenders Marfa Rabkova and Nasta Lojka have been released! ❤️‍🩹 We welcome their release and that of many other human rights defenders in Belarus. 🇧🇾

🇳🇮#Nicaragua: El régimen detiene a familias y las desaparece. Carlos Brenes y su esposa, Salvadora Martínez están desaparecidos desde que fueron detenidos arbitrariamente hace 7 meses. En el último año, dos víctimas de desaparición forzada han muerto bajo custodia del Estado.

🇻🇪 Venezuela: La ausencia de un listado oficial y la falta de transparencia en los criterios de liberación de las personas privadas de libertad en Venezuela, conforme a la recién aprobada Ley de Amnistía, también vulnera la integridad de las familias.

📣 Reminder OMCT is still accepting applications for the position of its Secretary General. If you are passionate about advancing our vision of a collective, network-based human rights movement, we warmly invite you to participate in our recruitment process.