http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/RSS.aspx en-US Tue, 22 May 2012 02:03:15 +0200 Tue, 22 May 2012 02:03:15 +0200 1508 A/S Upac RSS generator http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/05/new-prison-law-brings-hope-for-honduran-prisons.aspx? New prison law brings the almost collapsed prison system in Honduras closer to reform. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:02:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/05/new-prison-law-brings-hope-for-honduran-prisons.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/04/rct-and-pvchr-launches-new-film.aspx? Photographic and filmic documentation has a high priority in the work against torture of Indian organization PVCHR. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:21:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/04/rct-and-pvchr-launches-new-film.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/04/the-philippines-ratifies-the-opcat.aspx? The Asian country opens its prison doors to independent monitoring teams in order to combat torture and ill treatment. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:59:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/04/the-philippines-ratifies-the-opcat.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/05/british-researcher-launches-new-book-at-rct.aspx? Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology, Tobias Kelly, launches ‘This Side of Silence’ at RCT on May 9 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:56:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/05/british-researcher-launches-new-book-at-rct.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/03/opcat-approved-by-philippine-senate.aspx? RCT Partner Balay has been instrumental in the process. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:54:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/03/opcat-approved-by-philippine-senate.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/03/rct-partner-honoured-by-albanian-president.aspx? Long time RCT partner Adrian Kati recieved the Medal of Gratitude for his fight for human rights and justice for the victims of the communist régime in Albania. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:38:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/03/rct-partner-honoured-by-albanian-president.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/03/philippine-partner-demands-elimination-of-all-forms-of-torture.aspx? In a direct appeal to the Philippine President, RCT-partner Balay Rehabilitation Center demands a full stop for torture and impunity. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:33:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/03/philippine-partner-demands-elimination-of-all-forms-of-torture.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/02/pilot-project-makes-a-difference-for-prison-climate-in-sierra-leone.aspx? RCT and partner organization CAPS aim to support prisoners in Sierra Leone through group counseling, through lobbying the prison authorities to maintain decent conditions, and through modeling respectful relationships. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:20:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/02/pilot-project-makes-a-difference-for-prison-climate-in-sierra-leone.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/02/fire-in-honduran-prison-underlines-the-need-for-danish-presence-in-latin-america.aspx? On Valentine’s Day, a fire broke out in a prison in Comayagua two hours north of the capital Tegucigalpa. The prison capacity was 400 inmates, but at the time of the fire some 851 were behind bars. Two days later the death toll rose to 377. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:14:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/02/fire-in-honduran-prison-underlines-the-need-for-danish-presence-in-latin-america.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/02/new-south-african-report-on-torture.aspx? New monitoring and evaluation report from CSVR. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:28:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/02/new-south-african-report-on-torture.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/02/assault-on-rct-partner-in-india.aspx? Death threats against and assault on leader of RCT’s Indian partnerorganization. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2012/02/assault-on-rct-partner-in-india.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2011/11/transforming-places-of-detention-the-role-of-civil-society.aspx? Video presentation from RCT partnership workshop 2011. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:03:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2011/11/transforming-places-of-detention-the-role-of-civil-society.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2011/11/new-funding-for-prison-research.aspx? New research to foster better understandings of prisons and reform processes. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:01:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2011/11/new-funding-for-prison-research.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2011/9/prison-monitoring-may-be-a-matter-of-life-or-death.aspx? RCT is hosting an international workshop focusing on prevention of torture and ill-treatment in prisons and places of detention. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2011/9/prison-monitoring-may-be-a-matter-of-life-or-death.aspx? http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2011/9/a-unique-regional-initiative-the-asian-alliance-against-torture-and-ill-treatment.aspx? It is well documented that torture, enforced disappearances and extra-judicial executions are carried out throughout Asia by agents of the state, notably police, military, and special investigation units, who expose ordinary citizens to such heinous crimes in complete disregard of national legislation. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:09:00 +0200 http://www.rct.org/servicenavigation/news-and-activities/news/2011/9/a-unique-regional-initiative-the-asian-alliance-against-torture-and-ill-treatment.aspx?