FIACAT
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FIACAT (International Federation of Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture) is an International Non-Governmental Organization founded in 1987. It campaigns on behalf of people who are tortured, detained in inhuman conditions, sentenced to death or "disappeared", whatever their origins, political opinions or religious beliefs.[1]
[edit] Activities
FIACAT brings together ACAT national associations and encourages exchanges between the various groups.
It initiates joint actions and campaigns and organises regional and international training seminars.
FIACAT represents ACATs in international and regional bodies (such as the United Nations, the European Union or the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights) or in coalitions.
FIACAT works with other international human rights NGOs and with churches and other religious congregations.
[edit] References
- ^ Amnesty article on UN Convention against Torture campaigned for by FIACAT
