OHCHR Press Conference (Special Rapporteur on Torture
Press Conference Announcement
“Women, girls, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI) are disproportionately subjected to torture and other ill-treatment, both in penal and non-penal settings. Discrimination and stigmatization of these groups foster intolerance, hate crimes, police abuse, community violence, and encourage impunity” – The Special Rapporteur on torture will share with the media his report on gender perspectives on torture.
The expert will also make reference to his 2015 country visits to Georgia and Brazil and his follow-up visit to Ghana.
Mr. Juan Méndez, Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Mr. Juan Méndez, Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
