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United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Saturday 26 June is the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. It provides a time to reflect on the past, to honour the victims and survivors of torture and to look to a better future.

Forced Migration Online’s resource page on the subject highlights a number of key online information sources relating to torture, organized under the following headings:

  • International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • International Conventions
  • Investigation and Reporting of Torture

It also features a selection of full-text documents, web-based resources, and descriptions of relevant organizations available through FMO that focus on torture-related issues.

This year, the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims also has a useful map of observations taking place around the world.

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