Online Event: Torture, Ill-Treatment, and US Policy


Amnesty International members make their voice heard during a recent demonstration. © AI

Schedule of Events

Day 1: What is Torture?
Day 2: Case Studies
Day 3: U.S. Policy
Day 4: What You Can Do
Day 5: About June 26, The U.N. International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

 

About this event
This event will focus on torture and ill-treatment in the context of the United States led "war on terror". Beginning Monday, June 20th through Friday, June 24th you will:

- learn more about torture and ill-treatment,
- be exposed to individual cases and hear from family members of Guantanamo detainees,
- review US foreign policy as it relates to torture and ill-treatment, and
- learn what you can do to make a difference.