26 June 2012 – Rehabilitation works and is a torture survivor’s right

The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, on the 26th of June, gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel violation of human rights.

Rehabilitation is the theme for the 26 June 2012 campaign. Rehabilitation empowers torture victims to resume as full a life as possible. However, rebuilding the life of someone whose dignity has been destroyed takes time and is the result of long-term material, medical, psychological and social support.

Join the other 70+ organisations around the world…

Organise an event to commemorate the day using our campaign tools and spread the message that rehabilitation works and is a torture survivor’s right. Find out about other local events at the 26 June around the world map.

…and tell us about your campaign

Please send us your campaign plans to 26june@irct.org. We will promote your activities and build the global profile of the campaign.

26 June rally by IRCT member center CAPS in Sierra Leone. Last year, more than 70 organisations around the world joined the 26 June campaign.
Show your support online

26 June will have a special focus on our social media sites. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and take part on our initiatives.

Timeline

By 31 May all campaign tools will be available here at http://www.irct.org/26june
All campaign activities will take place on or around 26 June
By 30 September the 26 June global report will be published.

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