Prevention of Torture
National human rights institutions play a leading role to play in the prevention of torture by reminding governments of their obligation to respect international human rights standards, conducting regular visits to detention facilities, investigating complaints and providing training for relevant officials.
The Prevention of Torture training program, developed by the APF in partnership with the Association for the Prevention of Torture, is designed to provide APF members with the knowledge, skills and processes to effectively monitor places of detention and investigate allegations of torture.
The program includes an overview of the international human rights standards relating to the prevention of torture, as well as practical training in preparing for and undertaking visits to detention facilities and interviewing detainees.
In addition, the program helps APF members to assess their capacity to fulfil the role of a National Preventive Mechanism and the extent to which they are able to comply with the standards set out in the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
Prevention of Torture Training - Thailand
A workshop on torture prevention called Preventing Torture in Thailand: The Way Forward was held in Bangkok and Nakorn-Nayok in Thailand from 26-28 June 2007.
Prevention of Torture Training - Maldives
Implementing the UN Convention Against Torture and its Optional Protocol in the Maldives: Challenges and Opportunities. This training workshop on torture prevention was held in the Maldives from 24-26 April 2007.
Prevention of Torture Training - Korea
The Prevention of Torture program has been run with the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (November 2006)
Prevention of Torture Workshop - Philippines
A torture prevention training workshop was held in Manila on 23 and 24 September 2008 on the implementation of the OPCAT in the Philippines through the establishment of a National Preventive Mechanism.
