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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2025

by Sanvi Mariam
June 16, 2025
in Articles, Current Affairs, General Knowledge
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  • International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2025 Date –  June 26
  • History of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2025 – How to observe?
  • International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2025 – Importance
  • International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Theme 2025
  • International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Previous Themes 
  • International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Quiz 2025
  • International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Quiz 2025 PDF

The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is determined each year on June twenty sixth to elevate vital focus approximately torture and to rally help. It establishes the belief that torture is a shape of genocide. The day additionally honours torture sufferers, who’re usually left out in famous narratives. The day become based in 1997 after a decades-lengthy marketing campaign that started with the 1987 Convention Against Torture. The twenty sixth of June brings to mind the movements that we as a society can take to quit torture and the techniques wherein we are able to help the sufferers of this terrible crime.

Yet this, governments maintain to utilise torture and different human rights violations to weigh down political opponents, contributors of minorities and marginalised communities, human rights defenders, and people who in reality voice an opinion with which those governments disagree. The US opposes torture in all paperwork and in any respect times, and strongly urges states to uphold their worldwide obligations and positioned a forestall to impunity for such crimes. We additionally pressure the want of rehabilitation and transitional justice in supporting sufferers and survivors move from trauma to healing. As a reality, America is the most important donor to the UN Voluntary Fund for Torture Victims, which assists torture survivors and their families.

Today is a risk for UN Member States, civil society companies, and people round the arena to unite in opposition to torture and call for truth, justice, and duty for individuals who dedicate this human rights violation. The United States will stay dedicated to finishing torture so long as there are folks who could do it.

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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2025 Date –  June 26

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  • History  and Objective of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2025
  • International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Quiz

History of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

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    Torture remains used in lots of components of the arena, no matter the reality that it’s far forbidden below worldwide law. Torture is described with the aid of using the United Nations because the intentional infliction of physical or intellectual ache on someone so that it will extract records or perform a punishment. According to the United Nations, torture is one of the maximum heinous acts someone can dedicate in opposition to every other human being. For a protracted time, torture has been justified as a method to an quit. Leading psychologists, on the opposite hand, have condemned torture as each powerful and useless in accomplishing any purpose.

    In the rooms of the United Nations, there has lengthy been a push to make torture a crime. Torture become described as a degrading remedy that ought to be forbidden with the aid of using the Convention Against Torture, which went into impact in 1987. The United Nations General Assembly special June 26 because the reliable UN International Day in Support of Torture Victims in 1997. The aim of the day is to position an quit to the horrible instruction of torture adoption and acceptance. Many worldwide companies, consisting of Amnesty International and the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims, host occasions everywhere in the international to elevate focus approximately the devastating consequences of torture.

    For torture sufferers, the street to healing from the abuse they’ve suffered is lengthy and convoluted. By setting up an worldwide day in help of the sufferers, the United Nations increases extra price range to recognition on their restoration and healing with realistic useful resource and counselling.

    Rehabilitation as a means of healing

    Torture healing necessitates instant and specialized remedy. Victims could make the transition from horror to restoration, as evidenced with the aid of using the efforts of rehabilitation centres and companies everywhere in the international. The UN Voluntary Fund for Torture Victims, that’s administered with the aid of using the UN Human Rights Office in Geneva, is a one-of-a-type victim-cantered mechanism that funnels price range to sufferers of torture and their families. The Fund, which become based in 1981 with the project of helping torture sufferers and their families, is celebrating its fortieth anniversary this yr. The Fund allows civil society companies offer legal, social, humanitarian, psychological, and clinical offerings with the aid of using directing voluntary contributions to them. Human rights activists, the ones robbed in their liberty, kids and adolescents, refugees and migrants, sufferers of enforced disappearance, indigenous peoples, sufferers of sexual and gender-primarily based totally violence, and LGBTI human beings, amongst others, are a few of the beneficiaries. Donations are common thru the UN Voluntary Fund for Torture Victims

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    International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2025 – How to observe?

    Educate the public

    According to a 2017 Pew Research Poll, 48% of Americans support the use of torture in some cases, while only 49% believe torture is never appropriate. These figures are a disgrace to civil society, which is all the more reason for us to do everything we can to raise our voices against torture becoming commonplace.

    Make a donation to the victims’ fund.

    The observation includes a component that raises donations for victims of abuse. There are various UN-affiliated groups that work directly with victims. Individual victims can be sponsored and substantial donations can be made to express your support for the cause.

    Take a stand against the bullies.

    While we wouldn’t dare to compare the scales, we’ve all known bullies who tormented us for their own amusement. Rally your fellow people to take a stance on June 26th, and urge one another to stand up to bullies.

    International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2025 – Importance

    There is hope for a brighter future.

    While torture exposes humanity’s darkest qualities, the outpouring of support for the victims restores our trust in humanity. Thousands of people from all over the world will come together on June 26 to raise awareness about this horrible murder and show their solidarity for the victims.

    Human rights are universally recognised.

    Torture inflicted by an authority on a human person is a violation of human rights, regardless of the circumstances. An attack on human rights is unequivocally condemned, because stripping a person of their humanity is unworthy of a civilised community.

    It exposes the ruse.

    Torture is an antiquated practise from a bygone era that cannot be brought into modern culture. The United Nations’ action not only shows solidarity with torture victims, but also exposes torture as an useless and inadequate method of treatment.

    International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Theme 2025

    The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, observed annually on June 26th, serves as a critical global observance to speak out against the crime of torture and to honor and support survivors worldwide. While the main United Nations bodies may not explicitly announce a singular “theme” every year, leading human rights organizations and victim support groups often rally around particular calls to action or areas of focus, which effectively become the guiding principle for the day’s commemorations.

    For 2025, one notable focus emerging from organizations like the Canadian Center for Victims of Torture (CCVT) is “Global Peace”. This underscores the inextricable link between the eradication of torture and the achievement of lasting peace. Torture thrives in environments of conflict, instability, and oppression, and by advocating for global peace, we inherently work towards dismantling the conditions that enable torture to persist.

    Beyond a broader focus on peace, the day consistently emphasizes the right to rehabilitation for torture survivors. This includes access to comprehensive medical, psychological, legal, and social support. Organizations like the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) and the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture continue to highlight the vital importance of these services in helping survivors rebuild their lives and achieve justice.

    Therefore, while there may not be an official, universally declared “theme” from the UN General Assembly for June 26, 2025, the overarching message will continue to be one of unwavering solidarity with victims, a renewed commitment to eradicating torture in all its forms, and a strong emphasis on the crucial role of rehabilitation in healing and promoting global justice and peace.

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    International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Previous Themes 

    International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, observed annually on June 26, was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1997. It serves as a day to speak out against the crime of torture and to honor and support victims and survivors throughout the world. The date marks the day the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment came into effect in 1987.

    Here are the themes and primary focuses from recent years:

    • 2015: “Right To Rehabilitation (R2R)” / “Trauma of torture victims should not be overlooked amid migration challenges” (Joint statement focus)
    • 2016: “Support Life after Torture” / Focus on “LGBTI people in detention” (Joint statement focus)
    • 2017: Emphasis on “UN Member State commitment” and accelerating public service innovation for Agenda 2030 (Broad focus, often tied to expert panels and discussions)
    • 2018: “More action needed to achieve a torture-free world for all”
    • 2019: “Justice and rehabilitation” / “Support Torture Survivors to Report and Access Justice?” (UN human rights experts’ call)
    • 2020: “COVID-19 exacerbates the risk of ill-treatment and torture worldwide” (Focus on the pandemic’s impact and the absolute prohibition of torture)
    • 2021: “Protecting civic space critical to ensuring redress and accountability for victims of torture” / “Fostering civic space to obtain redress and accountability for victims of torture”
    • 2022: “Healthcare professionals are essential for torture prevention, accountability and redress” (UN experts’ focus)
    • 2023: “Stop Torture, Rebuild lives of Survivors for Sustainable Development”
    • 2024: “Accountability and justice for torture victims central to commemorations for Convention against Torture”
    • 2025: Themes continue to center on the absolute prohibition of torture, providing rehabilitation and redress to survivors, and ensuring accountability for perpetrators.

    International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Quiz 2025

    Ans: C)
    2. What year was the UN Convention Against Torture adopted?

    A) 1979
    B) 1984
    C) 1990
    Ans: B)

    3. How many countries have ratified the UN Convention Against Torture?

    A) Over 50
    B) Over 100
    C) Over 170

    Ans: C)
    4. What is the minimum obligation of countries that ratify the Convention Against Torture?

    A) To create prisons
    B) To completely ban torture
    C) To allow some harsh treatment
    Ans: B)

    5. Which organization supports torture victims through rehabilitation programs?

    A) UNDP
    B) IRCT
    C) WHO

    Ans: B)
    6. What does OHCHR stand for?

    A) Office of Humanitarian Crisis and Relief
    B) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
    C) Organization for Human Cooperation and Refugees
    Ans: B)
    7. What article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights prohibits torture?

    A) Article 3
    B) Article 5
    C) Article 9
    Ans: B)
    8. Torture is considered a violation of which type of law?

    A) Maritime law
    B) International humanitarian law
    C) Corporate law
    Ans: B)
    9. What is the legal status of torture under international law?

    A) Sometimes acceptable
    B) Not clearly defined
    C) Absolutely prohibited
    Ans: B)
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      What is the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture?

      The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed on June 26 every year. It aims to raise awareness about the suffering of torture survivors and promote the total eradication of torture worldwide. The day also reinforces the right to rehabilitation and justice for victims. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1997. The date also marks the anniversary of the UN Convention Against Torture, adopted in 1984.

      Why was June 26 chosen for this observance?

      June 26 marks the date the UN Convention Against Torture was adopted in 1984. This treaty is a key international agreement to combat torture and inhuman treatment. It represents a global commitment to protect individuals from cruel treatment. The date also emphasizes the need for justice and rehabilitation for victims. The UN declared it officially in 1997 as a global day of solidarity.

      What is the UN Convention Against Torture?

      The UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is an international treaty. It was adopted in 1984 and came into force in 1987. It requires states to ban torture under all circumstances and take steps to prevent it. It also obligates them to prosecute offenders and support victims. As of now, over 170 countries are parties to the Convention.

      Who monitors countries’ compliance with the Convention?

      The Committee Against Torture (CAT) monitors how countries implement the Convention. This UN body consists of independent experts who review country reports and issue recommendations. It also investigates serious allegations of systematic torture. Countries must submit regular reports to the Committee. The CAT encourages nations to align their laws with international human rights standards.

      What are the lasting effects of torture on survivors?

      Torture causes both physical and psychological damage. Survivors often suffer from chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Many experience difficulty reintegrating into society due to trauma and stigma. Torture can also damage trust in institutions and governments. Supportive rehabilitation is essential for survivors to rebuild their lives and dignity.

      How do survivors of torture get help?

      Many survivors receive support through rehabilitation centers and human rights organizations. Services include medical care, psychological counseling, legal aid, and social reintegration support. The IRCT (International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims) is a leading global network helping victims. Governments are obligated under the Convention to provide adequate rehabilitation. Local NGOs and UN agencies also work to document abuse and support survivors.

      Is torture ever allowed under international law?

      No, torture is absolutely prohibited under international law. It is a non-derogable right, meaning it cannot be suspended even in emergencies or war. The Convention Against Torture, the Geneva Conventions, and other human rights laws ban torture. Any use of torture is considered a grave violation of human rights. States must ensure no one is subjected to torture or cruel treatment.

      What are some common methods used to prevent torture?

      Torture prevention includes regular monitoring of detention centers by independent bodies. It also involves training law enforcement and military personnel on human rights. Legal safeguards like access to lawyers and medical checkups help protect detainees. Transparent systems of complaint and investigation are critical. Public awareness and civil society involvement are also key in holding authorities accountable.

      Why is rehabilitation important for torture victims?

      Rehabilitation helps victims recover from the trauma and reintegrate into society. It provides medical, psychological, and social support tailored to individual needs. Without support, victims may suffer lifelong consequences that affect their health and livelihoods. Rehabilitation also affirms the victims’ rights and dignity. States that signed the Convention are legally obligated to offer such services.

      What role can the public play in ending torture?

      The public can support survivors by raising awareness, supporting human rights organizations, and demanding accountability. Citizens can also advocate for stronger laws and better detention monitoring. Speaking out against torture helps create a culture of zero tolerance. Donating to or volunteering with rehabilitation centers also makes a difference. Informed, active citizens help uphold human dignity and justice for all.

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