Annex 6
Useful Links and Further Reading
IRCT resources
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http://www.irct.org
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Iacopino V, Ozkalipici O, Dandu M, Wong G, Moreno A. Model Curriculum on the
Effective Medical Documentation of Torture and Ill Treatment. Available at: http://
istanbulprotocolmodelcurriculum.org
For detailed information and guidance on investigation and documentation of torture
as a means to combat impunity, ensure reparation for survivors and prevent torture
see http://www.preventingtorture.org. This website also contains an electronic library
with a range of useful resource materials, including practical guides to the Istanbul
Protocol for medical doctors, lawyers and psychologists. All three guides are available
in English, French and Spanish and are also accessible on the enclosed CD-ROM
Country information
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World Health Organization Country Information: http://www.who.int/countries/en/
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The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: http://www.unhcr.
org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/home
World Bank Country Information: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUN
TRIES/0,,pagePK:180619~theSitePK:136917,00.html
Health related country information
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For general information and updated country information on communicable diseases
and required vaccinations, see the International Travel and Health Website of the
WHO: http://www.who.int/ith/
Human Rights Information
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Amnesty International: http://www.amnesty.org/
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Universal Periodic Review: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBODIES/UPR/Pages/
UPRMain.aspx
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Human Rights Watch: http://www.hrw.org/
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR):
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Pages/WelcomePage.aspx
Special Rapporteur on Torture: http://www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/torture/
rapporteur/index.htm
Committee against Torture: http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/cat/index.htm
Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture: http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/cat/
opcat/index.htm
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