As 2016 marked the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and in the spirit...

The tables below show all grants awarded by the OPCAT Special Fund, by year of project implementation. A PDF version of this list is also available. 2020 Country Project summary Implementing entity...

Purpose of the Fund The Special Fund of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture presents a unique opportunity to further torture prevention. It supports: projects implementing...

The Special Fund is managed by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, in conformity with the United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations and the relevant policies and...

When to apply The annual call for applications is open every year from 15 January to 1 March (applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted). Grants are awarded for a one-year period...

We will benefit from the expertise of this project in terms of elaboration of teaching tools on human rights in this specific field, notably through manuals and guides for visits to places of...

The Special Fund is grateful for all contributions. Like all UN trust funds, the Special Fund depends entirely on earmarked contributions. Contributions to the Special Fund may be accepted from...

The Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) is a new kind of treaty body in the United Nations human rights system. It has a...

The Special Fund of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture presents a unique opportunity to further torture prevention . It supports projects implementing recommendations of the...

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