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
its field. 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.
APT’s vision is a world free from torture where the rights and dignity of all
persons deprived of liberty are respected.
Copyright © 2012, Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT).
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.
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