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Mission Statement



International Coalition to End Torture was formed as a non-profit organization with the purpose of promoting the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and thus raising human rights awareness around the world by knowing them, demanding them, and defending them. International Coalition to End Torture welcomes all peoples of the world to join us – the only prerequisite – support and affirmation of the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.


We work with like-minded individuals from all walks of life, all disciplines, races, creeds and nationalities, and allied organizations to bring the full force of unity to bear in the human rights arena. As a united front, our intention is to enlighten and elevate the culture by raising our voices together thus bringing about increased sanity and tolerance in our troubled world. HISTORY In 2002, Amnesty International launched EndTorture.org focusing on the prevention of torture but it also covered wider human rights issues.


The goal was to prepare articles, reports, and other information to raise awareness about torture, including human rights news from Amnesty International in all parts of the world. It also provided human rights campaigning materials, links to material about torture from other organizations. In 2005, the International Coalition to End Torture was formed as an independent organization with the same mission that was established by Amnesty International in addition to the above Mission Statement.



President





I believe in fairness. I believe that each of us, every single person in the world, is entitled to a life free from cruel, inhuman, degrading treatment, punishment, torture, or discrimination.

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Growing up, my family was no stranger to discrimination, torture, and degrading treatment. As I got older, some of the discrimination increased as I was constantly reminded of what others like me were facing on a daily basis. I have been detained and degraded by Border Patrol interior checkpoints without cause because I "look Middle Eastern," I’ve been denied a job, I’ve been profiled and not served in a place of business, I get it.


Sometimes, when you grow up in a marginalized population or as a protected class, it is easier to spot discrimination and to be moved to challenge it. I have devoted my life to improving the lives of people like me, looked down upon in society, and facing barriers simply due to facts they cannot change. I have dreamt of the opportunity to make a difference, and to be that helping hand I always wished existed for me and my family. I went to college with the intent of being a part of the process of healing while fighting for the rights of all people to live a life free of the encumbrances of discrimination by the privileged, and oppression by those entrusted with the authority to serve the people.


As the Executive Director of the International Coalition to End Torture, I plan to do just that. I hope that you'd let us know if you see something unjust in your Community and you take action.


My dream is to one day make this office moot, to exist in a space where we are treated with the civility and respect we so rightfully deserve. Until that day, however, I want you to know that we are here, and we are here for you.



Senior Team



Janell Shotts



Africa Director



wan forgione



Asia Director



Anna CHIU



Regional Director for East and South-East Asia & the Pacific



nubia folmar



Regional Director, West and Central Africa



Yacov Goldman



Director for Advocacy - Europe and Central Asia






REZA NASSIF
Executive Director





International Coalition to End Torture



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Rue du Mont-Blanc 14
1201 Genève Switzerland
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