🚨 The presentation of the 2026 edition of the #GlobalTortureIndex will take place on June 25 at 15:00 to 16:30 CEST. 📊 New countries. More data. 📈 A unique data-driven tool designed to annually assess the risk of torture and other ill-treatment. 🗺️ The interactive map presents each country's score, based on seven thematic pillars, and highlights systemic issues and progress to support advocacy strategies and accountability. 🗣️ Interpretation will be available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Russian. 🔗 Registration is already available: bit.ly/index_2026

🇭🇳 Honduras in the #GlobalTortureIndex #Honduras is classified as being at “high risk” of torture, according to the Global Torture Index by OMCT and partners. 📢 Ahead of the launch of the second edition of the Index, explore the insights from Honduras and discover how the Index uses data to assess the risk of torture and demand change worldwide. 🗓️ Register here for the online launch of the 2026 edition: bit.ly/index_2026 🔗 To know more: bit.ly/4evaTpT

🚨 “The HRC at 20: A Lifeline for Defenders” — civil society event for the 20th anniversary of the UN Human Rights Council 🗣️ Whether you're in Geneva or online, make sure to attend this important side event moderated by our Executive Director, Hassan Shire. As the @UN_HRC turns 2⃣0⃣, human rights defenders from across the world will join us to discuss why they turn to the HRC, what difference the Coun­cil makes on the ground, and how they use its outcomes for their national- & regional-level advocacy. 🗓️ Tuesday 16 June 2026 ⏰ 13:00-14:00 CET (14:00-15:00 EAT / 11:00-12:00 GMT) 📍 Palais des Nations (@UNGeneva), Room IX, and online _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ▶️ Webex link: ungeneva-vc.webex.com/ungene… (mtg. number: 2740 461 3760 | pw: TCe9RAXNw85) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ #HRC62 #HRCat20 #HRDs #CivicSpace #StandUp4HumanRights ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 🙏 Thanks to partners @CIHRS_Alerts & @Forum_Asia and all co-sponsors: @AfricaDefenders, @amnesty, @CCPR_Centre, @ciel_tweets, @CIVICUSalliance, @fidh_en, @omctorg, @FranciscansIntl, @gva4humanrights, Geneva Human Rights Hub, Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, @GulfCentre4HR, @HRHFoundation, @hrw, Human Rights Concern-Eritrea, @IBAHRI, @ICJ_org, @ISHRglobal, @MENA_Rights, @PBI_ISEC, @TLHR2014, @UPRinfo 🫱🏾‍🫲🏻

👏 As part of the #TortureFreeTrade Network, the OMCT strongly welcomes the UN Special Rapporteur’s new recommendations for a Torture-Free Trade Treaty. 🚨 As we continue to witness the misuse of law enforcement weapons and equipment in protests, detention centers, and elsewhere, it is essential for States to stop the trade of inherently abusive tools. 🔗 Read the Network’s full statement: bit.ly/4fCm55i @amnesty @DrAliceJEdwards @FIACAT_org @IRCTCofficial @Omega_RF @apt_geneva #UnitedAgainstTorture #TortureFreeTrade

🇬🇦 Claudine Aicha Tsoumbo est une militante gabonaise des droits humains et présidente de l’Association Réconciliation, engagée dans la défense des victimes de la répression post-électorale de 2016 au Gabon. Survivante de torture, elle milite aujourd’hui pour la mise en place d’une Commission Vérité, Justice et Réparation au Gabon. Elle a été soutenue par l’OMCT pour prendre part à l’examen du Gabon par le 🇺🇳 Comité des Nations Unies contre la torture en avril 2026, le premier examen du pays depuis près de 15 ans. Dans un climat politique marqué par les séquelles de la crise post-électorale, les préoccupations liées aux violences des forces de sécurité et les enjeux de transition politique, elle revient sur la situation des droits humains au Gabon, le coût personnel de son engagement et l’urgence de renforcer les mécanismes de justice et de responsabilité. 🔗 Lire l'entretien: bit.ly/4dYbpwH

📣 Consultation mondiale à destination des jeunes activistes L’OMCT lance une consultation mondiale auprès des jeunes afin de mieux comprendre qui sont les jeunes activistes, la nature de leur engagement ainsi que les défis auxquels ils sont confrontés dans leurs actions. ➡️ Vous vous considérez comme un(e) jeune activiste ou faites partie d’une organisation dirigée par des jeunes ? Nous vous invitons à participer à notre enquête mondiale, disponible en français, en anglais et en espagnol, avant le 13 juin: bit.ly/4diApNs ⏳ Plus que 5 jours pour participer! #HRDs #GenZ #YouthActivism

🇦🇷 Argentina in the #GlobalTortureIndex #Argentina is classified as being at “considerable risk” of torture, according to the Global Torture Index by OMCT and partners. 📢 Ahead of the launch of the second edition of the Index, explore the insights from Argentina and discover how the Index uses data to assess the risk of torture and demand change worldwide. 🔗 To know more about Argentina: bit.ly/43SQzbV 🗓️ Register here for the online launch event of the 2026 edition of the Index: bit.ly/index_2026 / through the link in our bio @CNPTArgentina @CELS_Argentina @XUMEKDDHH @ACIFaDArg

🇱🇾 Libya in the #GlobalTortureIndex #Libya is classified as being at “very high risk” of torture, according to the Global Torture Index by OMCT and partners. 📢 Ahead of the launch of the second edition of the Index, explore the insights from Libya and discover how the Index uses data to assess the risk of torture and demand change worldwide. 🔗 To know more, register here for the online launch of 2026 edition: bit.ly/index_2026

📣 Global Consultation for Youth Human Rights Activists Are you a young human rights activist? We want to understand the challenges faced by GenZ and youth activists and human rights defenders. 🗣️ Take part in this survey which is available English, French and Spanish and share your experiences with us before 13 June 2026: bit.ly/4diApNs #HRDs #GenZ #YouthActivism

🇮🇳 India in the #GlobalTortureIndex #India is classified at “high risk” of torture, according to the Global Torture Index by OMCT and partners, such as, @peopleswatch 📢 Ahead of the launch of the second edition of the Index, explore the insights from India and discover how the Index uses data to assess the risk of torture and demand change worldwide. 🔗 To know more, register here for the online launch of 2026 edition: bit.ly/index_2026

‼️ 2,191 days since Wanchalearm Satsaksit was abducted in Phnom Penh. Six years on, still no answers on his fate or whereabouts. 🇰🇭 #Cambodia and 🇹🇭 #Thailand must act now. Full investigation and cooperation are needed to deliver truth and justice. We will not stop asking: #WhereIsWanchalearm? 🔗 Read our statement: bit.ly/43OXy5I

Encerrados para morir: Compartimos el reportaje de Tierra de Nadie y Connectas que refleja la política de muerte perpetrada por autoridades del ejecutivo en los centros penitenciarios del país, principalmente el CPL Guayas N°1. @omctorg connectas.org/especiales/enc…

🟣Han pasado ocho años del feminicidio de María del Sol Cruz Jarquín y la deuda del Estado sigue intacta. Su caso ha sido la expresión de una estructura de poder que protege intereses políticos por encima de la vida de las mujeres. Mientras la verdad se posterga y los responsables continúan impunes, Oaxaca acumula 867 feminicidios después de ella y profundiza una herida colectiva. 🖤¡Oaxaca sigue de luto! ✊🏽 ¡No más impunidad! ¡Justicia Ya! #HastaQueLaJusticiaSeaCostumbre #NiUnaMás #OaxacaFeminicida #MemoriaVerdadYJusticia🪧

🇻🇪 Compartimos el informe más reciente de @oveprisiones, organización miembro de la Red SOS-Tortura, que documenta una crisis penitenciaria profunda y sostenida en #Venezuela: hacinamiento, falta de atención médica, muertes bajo custodia y condiciones indignas de reclusión. Los datos son alarmantes, pero aún más grave es la ausencia de voluntad política para revertir esta realidad.

🇧🇩 After years of repression and a violent turning point in July 2024, Bangladesh is navigating a critical moment for human rights. While the scale of abuses remains stark, signs of change are beginning to emerge, from a landmark court ruling to growing pressure for accountability. Alvi Hakim is a legal and operations advisor at the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST), partner of OMCT within the #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium’s work in Bangladesh. 🎥 In this interview, he shares his perspective on a country at a crossroads, and why he still sees grounds for hope. 🔗 bit.ly/4dXQJn5

📣 Consulta Global para Jóvenes Activistas La OMCT está llevando a cabo una consulta a nivel internacional para conocer mejor quiénes son las y los jóvenes activistas, cómo participan en la defensa de los derechos humanos y cuáles son los principales desafíos que enfrentan en su trabajo. 📌 Más información: bit.ly/48Wxj0n ➡️ ¿Te consideras una persona joven y activista o formas parte de una organización liderada por jóvenes? Te invitamos a responder nuestra encuesta, disponible en español, inglés y francés, antes del 13 de junio: bit.ly/4diApNs #PersonasDefensorasDeDerechosHumanos #JóvenesActivistas #GenZ

🇳🇮 Condenamos la muerte bajo custodia de Brooklyn Rivera, líder miskitu y reconocido defensor de los derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas en #Nicaragua. Exigimos la entrega inmediata de su cuerpo a sus familiares y medidas efectivas para proteger a su familia.

🇵🇰 In Pakistan, torture is widespread and systemic, especially in law enforcement and detention facilities, according to OMCT’s #GlobalTortureIndex. Haris Zaki is the team lead for policy and advocacy at the Justice Project Pakistan, partner of OMCT and collaborating organisation for the Index’ Pakistan data. In this interview, he tells us about the importance of mechanisms like the #CAT84 for the fight against torture and ill-treatment. 🔗 bit.ly/4u4mTDp