Lebanon was the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to ratify the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention Against Torture in December 2010. In 2016, a law creating a new Institution acting both as National Human Rights Institution and as National Preventive Mechanism was adopted. We provide assistance to the members in the crucial phase of establishment.

OPCAT Status
Data de ratificação do OPCAT: Segunda, Dezembro 22, 2008
Data de ratificação da UNCAT: Quinta, Outubro 5, 2000
MNP Designado: National Commission for Human Rights