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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – June 26
June 27 , 2019
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- The International Day in support of victims of Torture is observed every year on 26 June.
- On 26 June 1987 the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment came into effect.
- The first such events were launched in 1998.
- The day is observed to speak out against the crime of torture and to honour and support victims and survivors throughout the world.
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