World Organisation Against Torture
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The World Organisation Against Torture is an international coalition of non-governmental organizations dedicated to preventing torture, protecting victims, and promoting human rights worldwide.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
human rights organization
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international non-governmental organization coalition ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
OMCT
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WOAT NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| advocatesFor |
accountability for perpetrators of torture
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implementation of the UN Convention against Torture ⓘ prohibition of torture under all circumstances ⓘ reparation for victims of torture ⓘ |
| continent | Europe ⓘ |
| cooperatesWith |
UN Special Rapporteur on torture
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United Nations Committee Against Torture NERFINISHED ⓘ United Nations Human Rights Council NERFINISHED ⓘ regional human rights mechanisms ⓘ |
| country | Switzerland ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
children’s rights
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fight against impunity ⓘ human rights ⓘ international justice ⓘ prevention of torture ⓘ protection of human rights defenders ⓘ protection of torture victims ⓘ |
| followsPrinciple |
absolute prohibition of torture
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independence from governments ⓘ universality of human rights ⓘ |
| foundedBy | coalition of non-governmental organizations ⓘ |
| hasFocus |
children in detention
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human rights defenders at risk ⓘ vulnerable groups at risk of torture ⓘ |
| hasMember | non-governmental organization ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Geneva, Switzerland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legalForm | association under Swiss law ⓘ |
| missionStatement |
to prevent torture worldwide
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to promote human rights worldwide ⓘ to protect victims of torture ⓘ |
| nonProfitStatus | non-profit organization ⓘ |
| scope | worldwide ⓘ |
| sector | civil society ⓘ |
| usesLanguage |
English
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French ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| website | https://www.omct.org ⓘ |
| worksOn |
advocacy before international human rights mechanisms
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capacity building for civil society organizations ⓘ monitoring torture and ill-treatment ⓘ strategic litigation in torture cases ⓘ supporting victims of torture ⓘ urgent interventions in cases of torture ⓘ |
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Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
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World Organisation Against Torture
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