Other IRCT key publications
The IRCT strategy framework
The IRCT strategy framework for the period 2010-2014, which is the result of a consultative process with our membership of torture rehabilitation centres worldwide. It thus represents the views, priorities and knowledge of thousands of the world’s most experienced torture rehabilitation professionals.
Practical guide to the Istanbul Protocol
- for medical doctors: Medical Physical Examination of Alleged Torture Victims (PDF, 519kb)
- for psychologists: Psychological Evaluation of Torture Allegations (PDF, 471kb)
- for lawyers: Action Against Torture (PDF, 627kb)
Una guía práctica del Protocolo de Estambul
- para médicos: Examen Físico Médico de Víctimas de Tortura Alegadas (PDF, 534kb)
- para psicólogos: La Evaluación Psicólogica de Alegaciones de Tortura (PDF, 493kb)
- para abogados: Acción Contra la Tortura (PDF, 673kb)
Guide pratique du Protocole d’Istanbul
- à l’intention des médecins: L'examen Médical Physique des Victimes de Torture Présumées (PDF, 539kb)
- à l’intention des psychologues: L'evaluation Psychologique des Allégations de Torture (PDF, 475kb)
- à l’intention des avocats: Action Contre la Torture (PDF, 684kb)
Exchange Programme -
Global Capacity Building Programme
This publication contains narratives by participants of the Exchange Programme, which has enabled face-to-face, on-site professional trainings and allowed staff from rehabilitation centres to receive constructive feedback on the quality of work they are doing. The Exchange Programme was part of a major initiative, the Global Capacity Building Programme, which was implemented by the IRCT with funding of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Download as a PDF file (500 KB, opens a new window)
Shedding light on a dark practice
Using the Istanbul Protocol to document torture
A range of health and legal experts from around the world share their knowledge and experiences on documenting and reporting cases of alleged torture. Download as a PDF file (3.7 MB)
To learn more about the Istanbul Protocol, visit www.preventingtorture.org
Photobook Renewing lives
A photobook that aims to illustrate the effects of torture on its victims as well as the positive results of the rehabilitation and empowerment of survivors. Published in observance of the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention Against Torture, which came into force on June 26 1987, and in honour of torture survivors. Download as a PDF file (530 KB) or see also a slide presentation.
Anniversary book: The struggle that must be won
A book published on the occasion of the IRCT's 20th anniversary, in 2005, tells the history of the organisation through personal tales and testimonies. Written by Fabian af Petersens.
Download as a PDF file (3.5 MB) or view it online at the virtual publisher ISSUU.
Manual for Good Practice and Management in Trauma Centres: Structural Aspects of Work Related Stress - Care for Caregivers
By Christian Pross
Download as a PDF file in English (148 KB) or Arabic (287 KB)
An artistic visualisation
Poster: "Torture, a global curse"
of torture as a worldwide evil practiced in 160 countries.
Download the poster (PDF file, 243 KB, A3 size) or send it as an electronic postcard. Graphic work by Christopher Kaohu Jaeckle.
Poster: "Do not open"
Illustrates the dangers of tampering with the absolute prohibition against torture. Graphic work by Christopher Kaohu Jaeckle.
Download the poster (PDF file, 182 KB, A3 size) or send it as an electronic postcard.
