The United Against Torture Consortium (UATC) brings together six of the world’s leading anti-torture organisations with the aim to strengthen and expand the anti-torture movement by pooling their expertise in torture prevention, protection, survivor rehabilitation and strategic litigation against torture.

The UATC harnesses the strengths of the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT), the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT), the International Federation of Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture (FIACAT), the Omega Research Foundation, REDRESS, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT).

Funded by the European Union, the Consortium works in partnership with over 200 civil society organisations and other partners in more than 100 countries.

Our impact

UATC

The UATC brings together expertise on prevention, protection, rehabilitation, documentation, accountability, advocacy, and movement strengthening, providing  comprehensive coverage consistent with a holistic theory of change. Our theory of change contributes to the eradication of torture and other ill-treatment worldwide. It does this by strengthening a coordinated global support system for the anti-torture movement. This reflects the need for sustained, aligned action across multiple pillars. Since its formation in 2023, the UATC has built a network of members and partners across 123 countries, strengthening our ability to deliver impact through close collaboration with trusted and expert partners.

United Front: Monitoring Protests

Through our United Front, we address police violence as torture and other ill-treatment, especially during protests, and drive reform by developing standards and tools, supporting advocacy and litigation, and securing stronger international protections and accountability. Watch our interview with EU Special Representative for Human Rights Olof Skoog.

Monitoring Protests by NPMs: Interviews