We help States overcome obstacles in ratifying and implementing the UN Convention against Torture (UNCAT) through every stage of the process: before, during and after.
A pioneering diplomatic initiative spearheaded by the Governments of The Bahamas, Chile, Denmark, Fiji, Ghana, Indonesia and Morocco, CTI was created by States, for States.
Practical and confidential, recognising that no State has a perfect record, we provide guidance tailored to States’ specific needs on a ‘no name, no shame’ basis.
Through events, workshops, publications and one-to-one support, we share expert legal and technical advice and best practices for dignified and rule-based governance.
"The Convention against Torture underlines a fundamental principle: torture is never, under any circumstances, justified."
We deliver bespoke workshops and training tools for political leaders, law enforcement officials and other uniformed branches of government, covering topics from drafting legislation to human rights-compliant policing, interrogation techniques and prison reform, in order to strengthen institutions and help authorities put in place procedures and safeguards to prevent the use of torture and ill-treatment. Explore our training tools or contact us at info@cti.international to find out more.
Santiago, Chile, 16 October 2025 | Representatives from 16 Latin American and Caribbean countries convened
Geneva, 25 September 2025 | The Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) hosted a briefing today for
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 12 September 2025 | Officials from across the Eastern Caribbean
New ratifications
States participated in CTI events
Geneva study visits
Regional seminars
Good State practices
Country visits
CTI is concrete proof that genuine dialogue and constructive cooperation are the most effective tools for the advancement of human rights, such as preventing torture and ill-treatment.
I would like to thank CTI as well as other development partners who have made it their mission to assist the Pacific States in appreciating the tasks that lie ahead in our endeavor to eliminate torture in all its forms, and to implement the Convention in our respective Island Nations.
Grenada has been a beneficiary of CTI’s technical support and quiet diplomatic encouragement; we look forward to additional discussions with the CTI States as we move to implement the Convention fully.
I wish to commend the CTI for its steadfast efforts [...] Nearly two-thirds of ratifications over the past 20 years took place during the lifetime of the CTI. That is not a coincidence. It reflects sustained engagement and practical support to States.
CTI’s expert team responds confidentially to governments and national institutions, offering one-to-one technical support on a wide range of issues relevant to the implementation of UNCAT – such as police and law enforcement, legislative review and reform, policy drafting, prison reform, complaints, investigations and prosecutions, and redress for victims. We have advised many governments and supported them in taking action on torture prevention, eradication and redress.
Contact us at info@cti.international.
