"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.
Geneva, 26 June 2026 | As the seven Core States spearheading the Convention against Torture
Geneva, 12 June 2026 | The Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) has highlighted the critical
Geneva, 28 April 2026 | CTI has convened a high-level dinner with the UN High
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.
