CTI - Convention against Torture Initiative

Last week, CTI was pleased to host a 'Study Visit' for #Bhutan 🇧🇹 to learn about: ✅#UNCAT's obligations & ratification benefits ✅States parties' experiences to #ratification, #implementation & #reporting, incl. 🇧🇸🇨🇱🇩🇰🇫🇯🇬🇭🇮🇩🇲🇦 &🇬🇲🇲🇻🇹🇭 We look forward to cont'd cooperation!

Next week, CTI will welcome #Bhutan 🇧🇹 to Geneva for a 🌟Study Visit🌟! @MFABhutan Study visits are a 🔑 modality of support offered by CTI for ✅States considering #UNCAT ratification and ✅States who have recently ratified. Learn more about our study visits 👇

📢 Exciting news! We are happy to welcome an additional team member, Vanina Eckert, as Programme Manager. With a wealth of experience in justice and security sector reform and human rights policy, Vanina will be a great asset to our team. Welcome aboard! #newstarter

We were delighted to welcome @AUWCL Human Rights Program students to Geneva! We shared CTI’s mission and engaged in meaningful discussions on advancing the universal ratification & implementation of #UNCAT. Always great to connect with future #humanrights advocates!

❓What are the main obligations under #UNCAT? How can they best be implemented❓These were key questions explored today during CTI's briefing with the #SIDS and #LDCs Trust Fund delegates from 🇧🇩 🇧🇮 🇨🇻 🇨🇩 🇩🇴 🇫🇯 🇬🇲🇲🇼🇲🇻, who shared experiences, challenges, and best practices.

Today, on UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, CTI stands with survivors and those impacted by torture. We remain committed to supporting States toward ratifying and better implementing #UNCAT to help end torture worldwide. #SupportVictims #EndTorture

📢 Announcing another new team member! We are happy to welcome Marion Vironda Dubray as Human Rights Officer. With a wealth of experience in international law and human rights, Marion will be a great asset to our team. Welcome aboard! #newstarter

📢 Exciting news! We are happy to welcome a new team member, Pascal Inhof, as Project Officer. With a background in diplomacy and peacebuilding, Pascal will be a great asset to our team. Welcome aboard! #newstarter

Earlier this morning, CTI was pleased to hold its first gathering of Core Group States 🇨🇱🇩🇰🇬🇭🇮🇩🇲🇦 based in Vienna, hosted by #Denmark. Fruitful exchange on ways to strengthen CTI's bilateral/multilateral engagement in Vienna & opportunities for future collaboration!

At CTI's #CCPCJ34 side-event yesterday, Ambs of 🇬🇪 🇬🇭 🇲🇦 🇿🇦 shared experiences, good practices & challenges in investigating torture + establishing independent #police oversight bodies. Delighted to see interest for future cross-regional exchanges & training!

Happening at 16:30!📢 Hosted by #Chile 🇨🇱, CTI is holding a #CCPCJ34 on torture investigations and independent police oversight bodies, supported by 🇩🇰🇬🇭🇮🇩🇲🇦🇳🇴🇨🇭 Full details👇

Join us on Monday!📢 Hosted by @ChileONUViena, CTI is holding a #CCPCJ34 side-event on torture investigations and independent police oversight bodies, supported by 🇩🇰🇬🇭🇮🇩🇲🇦🇳🇴🇨🇭 & @UNODC_Justice Full details👇

📢Happening on Monday!📢 Hosted by @ChileONUViena, CTI will hold a #CCPCJ34 side-event to discuss States' good practices & experiences in investigating #torture & establishing independent #police oversight bodies Join us!👇

Independent bodies are key to conducting prompt & impartial #investigations of #torture & other ill-treatment. Join us at our #CCPCJ34side-event to discuss States' good practices & lessons learnt, hosted by @ChileONUViena & supported by 🇩🇰🇬🇭🇮🇩🇲🇦🇳🇴🇨🇭! Full details 👇

🚨We're hiring! CTI is looking for two new team members. Applications close 2 May 2025. Programme Manager: apply.workable.com/j/A9B30D1418 Project Officer: apply.workable.com/j/B9E3E4CB5B 🌍 Join us to support the ratification and implementation of UNCAT globally.

🌍 Join our team! CTI is recruiting a Project Officer to support our initiatives promoting ratification and implementation of the UN Convention against #Torture. Apply here: apply.workable.com/j/B9E3E4CB5B

📢 We’re hiring! CTI is looking for a Programme Manager to coordinate and work on key aspects of our global work supporting States to implement the UN Convention against #Torture. 📝 Apply here: apply.workable.com/j/A9B30D1418

CTI warmly welcomes #Mauritius to our Group of Friends network! Mauritius acceded to the #UNCAT in 1992. 🇲🇺 will meet the Committee against #Torture for the review of its 5th periodic report this week. Learn more about CTI’s Group of Friends 👉 bit.ly/3W1XMR1

Today, at #HRC58, 🇩🇲 not only accepted #UPR recs to ratify #UNCAT but has also fully implemented them! 👏 🇩🇲, which ratified UNCAT in December 2024, acknowledged CTI’s support throughout the process. We are pleased to have played a role in supporting this important achievement.

At #HRC58 adoption of #Brunei's 🇧🇳 UPR outcome, CTI congratulates Brunei for accepting recs to ratify #UNCAT! 👏 Recs include 8⃣ from Core States 🇨🇱🇮🇩 & GoF States 🇦🇺🇫🇷🇬🇲🇩🇪🇮🇹🇨🇭🇪🇸🇺🇸 CTI remains committed to continue supporting Brunei towards #UNCAT ratification🤝