International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (June 26, 2023)

On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, France reaffirms its commitment to combat this inhumane practice and expresses its absolute solidarity with victims of torture and their loved ones, particularly in Afghanistan and in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. It applauds the efforts of the UN, the International Criminal Court, regional organizations, civil society and human rights activists.

France financially supports the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture. It provides financial and logistical support as well as personnel to the International Criminal Court, which is helping to fight impunity for those responsible for acts of torture and is working to ensure the recognition of its victims.

France encourages all nations to ratify and implement the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and its Optional Protocol.