Our network is growing

In 2023, we were proud to welcome ten new SOS-Torture Network members, bolstering our joint efforts to combat torture and uphold human rights worldwide.

Founded in 1999, Justiça Global safeguards human rights in Brazil through meticulous fact-finding, documentation, and advocacy against violations such as torture and excessive use of force.

Established in 1992, the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee fights against torture and impunity, particularly advocating for vulnerable groups like ethnic minorities, LGBTI individuals, detainees, children, migrants, and persons with disabilities.

Formed in 2015 amid violence, the Mouvement des femmes et filles pour la paix et la sécurité (MFFPS) aids survivors of sexual violence and supports their pursuit of justice amidst widespread serious violations, including torture.

A youth-led organisation founded in 2012, Afia Mama empowers girls through education, skills training, poverty alleviation, and combating sexual and gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Established in 2012, the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission Legal Aid Centre (NGLHRC) promotes and protects the rights of LGBTIQ individuals in Kenya, responding to torture by providing legal aid and advocacy.

Created in 2013, the Office for Civil Freedoms (OCF) trains young lawyers and law students on human rights. It aims to strengthen human rights and the community of human rights defenders in Tajikistan.

Founded in 2012, Zmina works to protect freedoms and rights in Ukraine, including combating torture and impunity and supporting activists, including in occupied territories.

Founded in 1993, the African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV) advocates against torture and gender-based violence in Uganda while providing holistic care to survivors. It also trains law enforcement and medical staff on the Istanbul Protocol Guidelines.

Created in 2002, the Observatorio Venezolano de Prisiones defends the rights of detainees in Venezuela by monitoring prison conditions and reporting cases of torture.