Indonesia in Focus
Indonesia was among the 41 States that signed the UN Convention against Torture (UNCAT) within the first year of its adoption by the UN General Assembly in December 1984. On 28 October 1998, Indonesia became the third Southeast Asian States party to the Convention1 and has taken a leading role in promoting the universal ratification […]
Samoa in Focus
“Ratification and implementation of the UN Convention against Torture signals our commitment to upholding international human rights standards. [I]mplementing the Convention will be critical to our efforts to deliver on SDG 16 and our vision to promote a safe, fair and just Samoa,” stated Hon Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa, […]
Fiji in Focus
Fiji is one of the newest States parties to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT). * (1) At the CTI’s regional event for Pacific States on ratification and implementation of UNCAT, held in Fiji in October 2016, Fiji’s Prime Minister, Mr. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, explained […]