Contents
Preventing torture through documentation
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The Istanbul Protocol: the standard for forensic documentation
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Enhancing skills and knowledge
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A hub of expertise: the International Forensic Expert Group
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Reaching the wider professional community
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Advocating for a better policy environment
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Council for Torture Victims (IRCT)
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ISBN (print): 978-87-88882-93-3
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The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) is an independent, international health-based
human rights organisation, which promotes and supports the rehabilitation of torture victims, promotes access to
justice and works for the prevention of torture worldwide. The vision of the IRCT is a world without torture.
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1022 Copenhagen K, Denmark
Phone: +45 33 76 06 00
Fax: +45 33 76 05 00
Email: irct@irct.org
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International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims