Nizhnii-Novgorod Committee against Torture
The Committee against Torture is an inter-regional NGO headquartered in Nizhnii-Novgorod, Russia, with branch offices in Orenburg, Bashkiria, Chechnya and Mariy El. Established in 2000, it investigates allegations of torture by state agents, provides victims of torture with medical/ psychological support, and represents them at the national level and before the European Court of Human Rights where domestic remedies are ineffective. Based on its casework and research, it publishes information on systemic obstacles to the effective investigation and prosecution of torture in Russia, prepares educational materials and carries out trainings for judges, lawyers, prosecutors, prison guards and police officers.
Grant History
SRT has supported the Committee against Torture since 2011.
Current grant: £100,000 over 1 year
Grant start: 1st November 2011
Located in:
Russian Federation
Working in: Russian Federation
Programme: Civil and Political Rights: Torture and Death Penalty