UNCAT Ratification Tool
Annex 11: How the CTI can help
There are a number of ways that the Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) can assist States that
are considering ratification and States that have already ratified but are seeking advice on how to
implement the Convention better.
Regional outreach: The CTI arranges “study visits” to Geneva for non‐States parties to the
Convention who have shown an interest in learning more about what it means to be a State party.
The visits generally consist of expert briefings and meetings with high level UN and other
Government officials to ensure delegations are briefed on the obligations of the Convention and the
importance of ratification.
Expert visits: CTI can arrange for experts to visit States to provide assistance on a range of issues
relating to the ratification and implementation of the Convention. Examples include advice on
training police and other officials, reviews of legislation and how to initiate public awareness
campaigns
Regional meetings: CTI works with local partners to arrange regional meetings on themes of
relevance to states in a region. These meetings offer a unique opportunity for States to share
experiences on the challenges and opportunities provided by ratification and implementation of the
Convention with a view to building strong relationships between States at regional level.
High level events: The CTI holds regular meetings at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and the
UN General Assembly in New York. Through these meetings, the CTI brings together States and
torture prevention experts to discuss progress and opportunities for increased ratification and better
implementation of the Convention.
Tools and guides: The CTI works with expert partners to prepare tools intended to assist officials to
understand and implement the Convention more effectively. The tools are available and free of
charge on the CTI’s website (www.cti2024.org). The tools that have been or are being prepared
include:
A tool to assist officials understand the ratification process with a view to briefing their
senior managers and ministers effectively on what steps need to be taken to ratify the
Convention.
An online torture law guide which provides a valuable resource to state officials and legal
advisers on the legislative amendments that may be required to meet the Convention
obligations in respect of anti‐torture legislation.
An Implementation Tools to provide States with all the information they need to put
together their own implementation strategy.
A compilation of training material which will enable states to educate and inform officials
and the general public to understand their rights and obligations under the Convention.
CTI videos and short films highlighting key thematic areas in preventing torture and providing
redress and rehabilitation to torture victims.
If you believe you could benefit from participating in any of the above activities or you have a
suggestion for another useful tool or guide, please contact the CTI Secretariat for more details: Dr.
Alice Edwards, Head of the CTI Secretariat, aedwards@cti2024.org, +41 (0)22 919 21 72 – Ms. Signe
Lind, CTI Project Officer, slind@cti2024.org, +41 (0)22 919 21 67 – Jean Jacques Gautier Centre,
Route de Ferney 10, PO Box 137, 1211 Geneva.
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