OMCT stands for the World Organization Against Torture in French ("Organisation Mondiale Contre la Torture"). It is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works towards the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide, with a particular focus on the prevention of torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. The organization was founded in 1986 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
OMCT aims to eradicate torture, fight against impunity, and support victims and their families. It collaborates closely with local, regional, and international partners, including other NGOs, human rights defenders, and United Nations bodies. They work towards the adoption and implementation of effective measures to prevent and respond to torture and ill-treatment in various contexts, such as detention centers, prisons, refugee camps, and conflict zones.
The organization conducts research, monitors human rights situations, supports human rights defenders at risk, and advocates for the elimination of torture and the protection of human rights through various channels like campaigns, lobbying, and legal avenues. OMCT also provides assistance, medical treatment, legal support, and psychosocial support to victims of torture and their families.
OMCT is committed to raising awareness about the issue of torture and mobilizing governments, institutions, and civil society to take concrete actions to safeguard human rights. Through its activities, OMCT contributes to the development of international human rights standards, the promotion of justice, and the prevention of human rights violations worldwide.
