On June 26, the Anti-Torture Initiative hosted a Webinar discussion led by United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan E. Méndez. This event provided viewers with a unique opportunity to hear experts discuss their work for a #TortureFreeWorld and to submit questions and comments before and during the event. 

 

Confirmed participants were:

• Juan E. Méndez, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture 

• Gerald Staberock, Secretary General, World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)

• Carla Ferstman, Director, REDRESS

• Rev. Laura Markle Downton, Director, U.S. Prisons & Policy Program, National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT)

• Annie Sovcik, Director, Washington Office, Center for Victims of Torture (CVT)