Table of Contents Introduction 5 UN human rights mechanisms dealing with torture 6 Political bodies 6 Expert bodies 7 Determining if and how to engage with UN mechanisms 8 Expected outcomes 8 Determining the necessary investment 9 Possible effects on the relationship between national stakeholders 10 How the IRCT can be of support 11 Support with assessment of relevance of engagement 11 Technical support with producing information for the UN human rights mechanisms 11 Support with direct lobbying/advocacy in Geneva 11 Support with national implementation activities 12 Further information 13

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