Sign the #petition regarding not justified use of pretrial #detention in #Armenia! #justice #change change.org/p/%D5%B0%D5%B0-%D…
There cannot be sustainable security if human rights are not fully ensured and protected, and society is resilient @FedericaMog #EUHRForum
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@SJLambrinidis civil society is under sustained attack #shrinkingspace. #Torture defames a country not #Humanrights defenders #EUHRFORUM
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#EUHRForum #DEVCO Jean Louis "Taking care of the victims is a crucial part of the global/political framework we are trying to put in place"
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.@CLefflerEU crucial issue of fight ag impunity also in previous position on #Americas - key mess "justice will catch up w you" #EUHRForum
In recent times the narrative changes:victims say we want first safety and security, only then justice #EUHRForum
Rehab process shall be holistic, not only medical, but also psychological and legal. Rehab centers need to be in place #EUHRForum @IRCT
Perpetrators need to be brought to justice to allow victims to heel and move on. Independent investigation and judiciary are key #EUHRForum
EU has to do use its funding more strategically to make states comply with their HR obligations;engagement has no alternatives #EUHRForum
Simply mainstreaming use of Istanbul Protocol is not enough, political will to eradicate torture and ensure justice is key #EUHRForum
The best we have to ensure international justice is ICC,if you can do better - go ahead, just ensure justice to victims - EU #EUHRForum
People in states with poor HR record shall not be punished and left without support because of their governments' conduct #EUHRForum
Key message from the today's session of #EUHRForum:
- to states/governments and public officials - "JUSTICE will catch up sooner or later
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VIDEO: BBC's report on systematic torture, including rape, of political prisoners in Turkish prisons.
Confession based prosecutions lead to torture;courts should not accept evidence obtained thru torture;political will is important #EUHRForum
#EU approaches need to be reconsidered in to countries where torture is routine. Technical assistance only is no more effective #EUHRForum
Torture is happening on routine basis. HR organizations are accused by governments for "creating obstacles" for ensuring security #EUHRForum
Human Rights Defenders and Political Prisoners are most at risk of being subjected to torture. More efforts need to be in place #EUHRForum
Fighting impunity and ensuring independence of the judiciary are key to Fight #Torture #EUHRForum