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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2020

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The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is a global recognition held every year on 26 June. It is done to take a stand in opposition to the wrongdoing of torture. This day respects and supports victims and survivors all over the world.

History

The United Nations General Assembly adopted this day for two reasons:

  1. 26 June 1945, the United Nations Charter was signed during the midst of World War II to respect and promote human rights.
  2. 26 June 1987 was when the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment came into effect.

The choice to yearly observe the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture was taken at the plan of Denmark. It is home to the incredibly famous International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT).

Celebration

The human rights associations around the globe commend the UN’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on June 26 every year. The day fills in as a suggestion to individuals that torture is a crime. This occasion allows everybody to join together and raise their voice against human torture.

Associations, including the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims and Amnesty International, have assumed a functioning job in sorting out occasions far and wide to advance the day. Exercises may include: photograph shows, the banners and other material to help individuals’ attention on issues identified with human torture, and TV shows.

Wishes

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