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Today, the OMCT is the only international NGO that provides first assistance directly to the women, men and children who have survived torture.

OMCT's team is based in three countries: Switzerland, Belgium and Tunisia.

The absolute prohibition of torture is a fundamental principle of international law.

OMCT is working with its SOS-Torture Network to tackle new threats caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Extrajudicial killings, or extrajudicial executions, happen when someone in an official position deliberately kills a person without any legal process.

Torture thrives in darkness. This is why it is most frequent in places of detention, such as police stations, jails, and prisons, which are out of sight…

Network members are chosen on the basis of the criteria of independence, professionalism and credibility. The OMCT favours NGOs that are active in....

While there’s been some progress in recognizing the rights of indigenous peoples, they still face serious human rights violations on a daily basis…

The SOS-Torture Network is at the heart of the OMCT and is the currently the most important global network striving to put an end to torture and protect…