Current Campaigns
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This scheme is an important and integral part of the work of acat-uk, can you commit to helping? |
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There are occasions when a swift response by letter can save a prisoner from torture and even death. |
How our Campaigns Work
A major part of acat-uk’s work is campaigning on behalf of both victims of torture and those under threat of torture or death.
This falls into two parts:
Part One - Action
Members are given detailed appeals concerning victims of torture or abuse of human rights.
These include:
• facts relating to the specific case
• a draft letter to help members send appeals
• addresses both postal and if possible e-mail of the persons or organisations responsible for the alleged abuses
• addresses of embassies in the UK of the countries concerned
• when to contact your MP/MEP
Part Two - Information
To keep our members informed of developments worldwide and in individual countries our bi-monthly newsletter gives information on:
• countries where abuse of human rights are known to occur
• developments in international law to curb torture or ensure fair trials
• results of appeals sent to countries or organizations
On occasion specific campaigns may run through several issues of our newsletter.