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Organisation aims and activities: OMCT is today the largest
international coalition of NGOs
fighting against torture, summary
executions, forced
disappearances and all other forms
of cruel, inhuman and degrading
treatment. It has at its disposal a
network, SOS Torture, consisting of
some 250 organisations which
act as sources of information.

Operational level: International

Works with age groups : Children 0 - 18

Organisation type: NGO - non governmental organisation

Organisation mandate: Lobby governments and the United Nations, Provide training or education on child rights, Research child rights, Undertake legal casework on behalf of children, Work in partnership with organisations, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Armed conflict, Children working and living on the street, Individual cases of violations, Justice, Reporting to and monitoring the CRC, Sexual exploitation and abuse

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Last updated 26/04/2006 07:44:29

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Organisation Mondiale Contre la Torture (OMCT)