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Call for Participation - "Torture and Terrorism" Working Group



Created in 1985, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) is today the main coalition of international non-governmental organisations (NGO) fighting against torture, summary executions, enforced disappearances and all other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. With more than 200 affiliated organisations in its SOS-Torture Network, OMCT aims at accompanying, reinforcing and protecting anti-torture organizations around the world and more especially in erosive environment. Thanks to our members, the General Assembly and Executive council, the general secretariat (Geneva and Brussels), as well as our Tunisia office, we can benefit from a wide range of expertise and field experiences from all continents.

To reinforce those dynamics, the OMCT is launching for the first time several thematic working groups, among them, the “torture & counterterrorism” working group. As described in its terms of references, this working group, by gathering a core group of 12 NGOs from all over the world, will aim at providing advices and building support for all members of our SOS torture Network dealing with issues related to the prohibition of torture while countering terrorism, in particular regarding advocacy and campaigning.

Working group’s work will not only be the result of its member’s work but of the Anti-torture movement’s contribution and all outcomes will thus concretely contribute to reinforce all actors of the Anti-torture Movement.

This Working group will be under the patronage of Ms Hina Jilani, OMCT President, Prof. Nils Melzer Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or degrading treatment or Punishment as well as Ms. Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of huma rights and fundamental freedoms whil countering terrorism.

The first meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 2018/January 2019 in Tunis.

The present document describes the selection process and contains the following annexes:

1. How to Apply ?

All documentation can be found attached to this document and/or can be downloaded from our website. They can be completed either in English or French. Completed applications should be addressed to Camille Henry at the following address: ch@omct.org.

2. When to apply ?

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday 26 October 2018.

3.  Who can apply?

Members of the SOS torture network as well as prospective members and strategic partners;

For practical and financial reasons, this working group will only be able to work in two languages (English/French). We strongly encourage those who master at least one or two of these languages to apply.

4. How is the selection process going to work ?

5. Reference material

Working group terms of references.

6. Documents to be supplied in order to apply

An application will be considered eligible only if all the documents are filled and send:

This initiative is made possible thanks to the support of:




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