OMCT

We're pleased to announce Stéphanie David as OMCT's next Secretary General. An international lawyer and human rights advocate with over two decades defending civic space and human rights defenders worldwide, she takes up the role on 1 August 2026 – succeeding Gerald Staberock, who steps down after 16 years of dedicated leadership.

"I am honoured to take on this responsibility at such a decisive moment...our task is clear: to stand with victims and defenders, to amplify local voices, and to hold power to account through rigorous work." – Stéphanie David

🔗 Read the press release: https://bit.ly/4aOhtWp

🇳🇪 : OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcomes the opinion of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which concluded that the detention of the human rights defender Moussa Tchangari is arbitrary.

Moussa Tchangari was arrested for expressing critical views on the ruling authorities, after decades of standing up for the people of Niger and their demand for democracy, security and independence.

✊🏻 Join our call for the immediate release of Moussa Tchangari and all arbitrarily detained human rights defenders!

🔗 Share our statement: https://bit.ly/4ydxkIa



European External Action Service - EEAS

On 25 June, the day before the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the second edition of the Global Torture Index was launched, covering 39 countries across all regions.

The 2026 Index highlights a persistent gap between international standards and reality: torture remains widespread, safeguards are often ignored, and survivors still face major barriers to justice and rehabilitation. Here are just a few of the realities the Index sheds a light on, in numbers.

Explore the Global Torture Index: https://bit.ly/4vSbUib

🚨 This June 25, between 15:00–16:30 CEST, the online launch of the will take place.

📊 Presenting 39 countries, it's a unique data-driven tool designed to assess annually the risk of torture and other ill-treatment.

🎤 The event will be moderated by Claire Doole, former BBC correspondent.
🗣️ Interpretation will be available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Russian.

🔗 Don't miss the chance to participate. Register NOW: https://bit.ly/index_2026