Convention against Torture

The Convention against Torture is an international treaty established to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. Adopted by the United Nations in 1984, it obliges countries to take measures to eradicate torture, ensure that anyone accused of torture is investigated and prosecuted, and support victims of such acts. The convention emphasizes that no exceptional circumstances, even war or public emergency, can justify torture, reinforcing the universal right to be free from this abuse. Countries that ratify the treaty commit to uphold its principles and promote human rights for all.