The World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) expresses its grave concern at the escalating repression and widespread human ...

We, the undersigned organizations and journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist ...

Ahead of the 24th anniversary of Guantánamo’s opening, 116 organisations (including the World Organisation Against Torture) ...

THE OBSERVATORY UGA 002 / 0126 / OBS 004 NGO suspension / Account freeze/ Obstacles to freedom of association Uganda 14 January 2026 ...

January 2026 – As mass repression of protests and dissent dramatically intensifies in Iran amidst an almost complete communications shutdown, the ...

THE OBSERVATORY UGA 001 / 0126 / OBS 003 Arbitrary detention / Judicial harassment Uganda 14 January 2026 The Observatory for ...

Nairobi-Geneva, 28 June 2024 — The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the Independent Medico-legal Unit (IMLU) follow with close attention to the worrying situation in Kenya where protests ...

Resources / Statements / Afghanistan: Advocating for the rights and voices of women human rights defenders In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, 68 regional and international organisations and 38 ...

The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) works with around 200 member organisations which constitute its SOS-Torture Network, to end torture, fight impunity and protect human rights defenders ...

Resources / Statements / Afghanistan: People’s Tribunal for Women in Afghanistan issues historic judgement. On the 11th of December 2025, the People’s Tribunal for Women in Afghanistan issued an ...

Gabriela is a grassroots organisation that is composed of Filipino women from marginalised sectors of society. It works towards their education and empowerment for their rights. The organisation also ...

January 2026 - The continued prosecution of the president and 10 executive board members of the Istanbul Bar Association, and the prosecutor’s ...