The Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) is an independent nongovernmental organisation based in Geneva, working globally to prevent
torture and other ill-treatment.
The APT was founded in 1977 by the Swiss banker and lawyer JeanJacques Gautier. Since then the APT has become a leading organisation in
the prevention of torture. Its expertise and advice is sought by international
organisations, governments, human rights institutions and other actors.
The APT has played a key role in establishing international and regional
standards and mechanisms to prevent torture, among them the Optional
Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture (OPCAT) and National
Preventive Mechanisms.
The APT’s vision is a torture free world where the rights and dignity of all
persons deprived of liberty are respected.
Association for the prevention of torture – APT
B.P. 137
1211 Geneva 19
Switzerland
Tel. + 41 22 919 21 70
apt@apt.ch
www.apt.ch
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All rights reserved.
Materials contained in this publication may be freely quoted or reprinted,
provided credit is given to the source. Requests for permission to
reproduce or translate the publication should be addressed to the APT.
ISBN 978-2-940597-07-9
Translation into English: Lisa Simpson
Original design: minimum graphics
Layout: Anja Härtwig, APT
JJG Symposium logo (on the cover): Shazeera Zawawi