Other IRCT key publications

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.

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.