The #SPT joins #CED in expressing its sincere condolences on the passing of Colombia’s Ambassador Gustavo Gallón. His commitment to human rights was instrumental in Colombia’s ratification of #OPCAT and his dedication will continue to inspire efforts to prevent torture worldwide.
The #CED extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Colombian lawyer Gustavo Gallón. A tireless defender of human rights, he played a key role in promoting & protecting the rights enshrined in the Convention on #EnforcedDisappearances. We will carry forward his legacy.
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20 years ago today, #OPCAT entered into force. With 96 States Parties and around 80 national preventive mechanisms, prevention of torture—through independent monitoring and constructive dialogue—helps reduce the risk of torture and ill-treatment around the globe.
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#Mexico: #SPT UN torture prevention experts will return to the country on 25–30 January to assess progress on anti-torture safeguards after their prior visits & recommendations, as well as the impact of these measures on people in detention.
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The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) will visit #Mozambique from 20 to 30 October 2025 for the 2nd time to assess how the country has acted on the SPT’s previous recommendations and how the national torture prevention mechanism has improved.
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On this Int'l Day of the Victims of #EnforcedDisappearances, UN experts recall that Enforced Disappearances constitute a violation of the prohibition of torture & other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment that must be condemned, prevented & eradicated through collective action
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#SPT: UN torture prevention experts conclude their visit to #Peru, raising concerns regarding severe prison overcrowding, the widespread use of pretrial detention & a new law treating 16- and 17-year-olds as adults in the penal system.
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#Kyrgyzstan: Independent torture prevention watchdog should not be replaced, warn UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture #SPT experts, including the delegation that went to Bishkek for the High-level Talks.
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On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, learn how the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture #SPT is uniquely positioned with a mandate to prevent torture and ill-treatment around the globe.
#NoTorture @mluisaromerop ohchr.org/en/treaty-bodies/s…
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UN torture prevention body #SPT welcomes the establishment of national preventive mechanisms in Benin 🇧🇯, Madagascar 🇲🇬, Nigeria 🇳🇬, and South Africa 🇿🇦.
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El #SPT, órgano de #NNUU para prevenir tortura, se ha visto obligado a posponer primera visita de 2025 e hizo un llamado urgente a comunidad internacional para una solución. El compromiso colectivo de proteger de la tortura corre el riesgo de convertirse en una promesa incumplida
UN torture prevention body #SPT left with no choice but to postpone its planned first visit of the year to Serbia, owing to the lack of funding as a result of the ongoing UN liquidity crisis.
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María Luisa Romero retweeted
Desde @LibertCiudadana felicitamos a @mluisaromerop, Fiscal en nuestra Junta Directiva, por su elección como Presidenta del Subcomité para la Prevención de la Tortura (SPT), muestra de liderazgo y trayectoria en la defensa de los Der. Humanos y la prevención de la tortura.
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By protecting Human Rights, we protect our future.
Not just on #HumanRightsDay, but every day, let us remember that #HumanRights are the foundation of peace.
The @UN #HumanRights mechanisms are indispensable to ensuring justice, equality & dignity for all.
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The 40th anniversary of the Convention Against Torture #CAT serves as a somber reminder of the difficult realities the world is facing, - @JabbourSuzanne, Chair of the UN torture prevention body #SPT.
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The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture #SPT calls on all States to respect comprehensive definition of places of deprivation of liberty as part of torture prevention efforts.
Read more: ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
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#UnitedAgainstTorture:
Marking the 40th anniversary of the Convention Against Torture #CAT, @UN anti-torture mechanisms urge for strengthened accountability & justice for torture victims
Read their Joint Statement 👇
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#SPT: The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture will visit #Honduras 🇭🇳 from 14 to 20 April to evaluate the treatment of people detained in various facilities & assess the protection measures against torture & ill-treatment.
ohchr.org/en/media-advisorie… #EndTorture
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This year we mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Committee against Torture. Join the fight against torture. Your support matters
👉 ow.ly/9RBy50QiCmM
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📣 1/6 La @ICJ_org habló con @mluisaromerop, experta independiente del Subcomité de la #ONU para la Prevención de la Tortura y Otros Tratos o Penas Crueles, Inhumanos o Degradantes. Les invitamos a ver la entrevista completa en: youtube.com/watch?v=rz057ved…
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Los invitamos este miércoles 2pm ET a seminario virtual sobre libertad de expresión y la amenaza de los SLAPPs, acciones judiciales contra periodistas y las herramientas para enfrentarlas. Bienvenidos defensores DDHH, periodistas y medios de comunicación, los esperamos!
¡No te lo pierdas! Este 25 de oct., a las 2:00PM ET, @EdisonLanza, @RyuAustro, @angelacarom, Raisa Cetra y @mluisaromerop, estarán hablando sobre SLAPPs, el acoso judicial y las herramientas legales para enfrentarlo en #LATAM.
Inscríbete al webinar: globalfreedomofexpression.co….
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“La #corrupción nos compete a todos” nos dice @mluisaromerop de @LibertCiudadana
El sistema que permite la corrupción a todo nivel es la #cleptocracia
Vea el documental completo en YouTube canal de @espaciocivico
en alianza con @LibertCiudadana y @FundaIPEC
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