March 21, 2017 – En una entrevista con Carmen Aristegui – CNN en Español, el ex Relator Especial sobre la Tortura, Juan Ernesto Mendez discutió un informe de seguimiento sobre México y otras cuestiones apremiantes de derechos humanos a las que se enfrentan el Estado, y América Latina de manera más amplia. En México, afirmó que “el gobierno mexicano quería… Continue Reading
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Special Rapporteur regrets postponement of country visit by Government of Turkey
October 1, 2016 – Special Rapportuer on Torture Juan E Méndez has expressed deep disappointment with the Turkish government’s decision to postpone his visit to the country, which was scheduled to begin on 10 October. “While I understand that the developments in Turkey during the last months demand the government’s fullest attention, I believe that… Continue Reading
Special Rapporteur calls on States across the world to repeal restrictive abortion laws
September 29, 2016 – Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan E. Méndez and other independent United Nations Human Rights experts called on States across the world to repeal restrictive #abortion laws and policies, as well as all punitive measures and discriminatory barriers to access safe reproductive health services. The experts explained that in the twenty-first century unsafe abortion is one… Continue Reading
Special Rapporteur discusses importance of incorporating gender perspective in regards to torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
September 28, 2016 – Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan E. Mendez participated in a high-level panel discussion on the integration of#GenderPerspectives in the work of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The Special Rapporteur discussed the importance of adopting a gender perspective in the work of his mandate, and provided an overview of his thematic… Continue Reading
Special Rapporteur urges Pakistan authorities to halt the execution of a 50 year-old man with psychosocial disability
28 September 2016 — Yesterday, Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan E. Mendez, together with the Special Rapporteurs on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, the independence of judges and lawyers, and the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, called for Pakistan authorities to halt the execution… Continue Reading
Roundtable discussion of the progress and challenges regarding the prevention of torture in Kyrgyzstan
September 20, 2016 – the Anti-Torture Initiative hosted a half-day Roundtable in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, together with partners from the Open Society Foundations and the Golos Svobody, the National Coalition against Torture in Kyrgyzstan. More than 30 participants represented local civil society, international and regional organizations including the OSCE – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the European Union… Continue Reading
“Hay mucho que hacer todavía” dice el Relator Especial sobre la Tortura al Senado de la República de México
20 de Abril de 2016- “Hay mucho que hacer todavía” así concluye la visita del Relator Especial sobre la Tortura y Otros Tratos o Penas Crueles, Juan E. Mendez al Senado de la República de México para discutir al respecto del proyecto de Ley en contra de la tortura. El 18 de Abril de 2016 el… Continue Reading
Tackling the world drug problem: UN Experts urge States to adopt Human Rights approach
April 18, 2016 – Ahead of the UN General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem scheduled to start tomorrow in New York and continue through April 21, several UN experts expressed concerns over the growing abuses coming from the international war on drugs and encouraged those attending to remember the human rights obligations… Continue Reading
DC Book Launch: “Hell is a very small place: voices from solitary confinement”
April 14, 2016 – The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture has called the use of solitary confinement cruel and unusual punishment that is often tantamount to torture. Yesterday marked the DC launch of “Hell Is a Very Small Place: Voices from Solitary Confinement,” a new book that provides firsthand accounts from 16 current and formerly incarcerated… Continue Reading
Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan E. Mendez was featured panelist at Human Rights Center 25th anniversary celebration
April 12, 2016 – The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law celebrated 25 years by hosting a human rights networking event and a day-long conference, featuring panel discussions on the core issue areas of the Center. Special Rapporteur Juan E. Mendez participated in the panel on enforcing… Continue Reading
