The Palestinian Coalition Against Torture

The Palestinian Coalition Against Torture

The Palestinian Coalition Against Torture was established in 2009 by number of Palestinian human rights NGOs as a response to the widening and growing phenomenon of torture in the occupied Palestinian territories. The founding partner organizations of the coalition include the Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Victims of Torture, the Center for Defence of Freedoms and Civil Rights "Hurryyat," the Conscience Foundation, the Al-Haq Foundation, the Jerusalem Center for Legal Aid, the Gaza Mental Health Program, the Democracy and Media Center Shams, the Mandela Institute, and the Independent Commission for Human Rights - Observer Member.

The primary goal of the PCAT as the following:

1-    To eradicate torture in all its forms within the OPT.

2-     To raise public awareness about the devastating impact of torture on individuals, families, and society as a whole.

3-    A call for accountability and a call to end the impunity culture for the primary and secondary victims of torture.

4-     A call for legal harmonization with international standards

5-    Equipping the relevant stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and skills to prevent and respond to torture effectively. 

6-    The coalition actively monitors and documents cases of torture, ensuring that accurate data is collected and analysed.

The Palestinian Coalition Against Torture welcomes all civil society organizations that are members of it, especially those whose work is related to combating the crime of torture. Concerned organizations can request identification documents about the coalition and request membership in the coalition by contacting the coalition's secretariat via the following email: info@trc-pal.org.