CAMPAIGN TO ABOLISH TORTURE IN VIETNAM
The Campaign to Abolish Torture In Vietnam works to end all forms of torture in Vietnam.
We monitor and report instances of torture in Vietnam, and we support and defend courageous individuals and civil society organizations in Vietnam who do the same.
We monitor and report instances of torture in Vietnam, and we support and defend courageous individuals and civil society organizations in Vietnam who do the same.
Monday, July 10: Montagnard Human Rights March in DCOn Monday, July 10, the Montagnard Dega community from North Carolina will hold a peaceful demonstration and march in Washington, D.C. to protest Vietnam’s stepped-up repression of Montagnards in the Central Highlands.
An estimated 400 Montagnards – many in traditional dress – will gather at 10:30 am at Constitution Avenue and Third Streets NW near the US Capitol. Following prayer, the Dega Anthem, and speeches by Montagnards and their supporters, at 12:30 pm they will march to Lafayette Square in front of the White House. At 2:30 pm, they will march to the Vietnamese Embassy at 1233 20th Street NW, before disbanding and returning to North Carolina at 4 p.m. For full press release, please click here. Vietnam's Persecution of MontagnardsVietnamese authorities continue to target indigenous minority Christians known as Montagnards for harsh persecution, imprisoning many. To learn more, please click here.
Free Vietnam's Prisoners of Conscience |
Torture Survivors Speak OutFormer survivors of torture tell their stories.
Reports: Torture in VietnamIn this report to the United Nations, we document the widespread use of torture in Vietnam, the systematic impunity of the abusers, and the lack of concrete action by the government of Vietnam to effectively reduce and prevent acts of torture.
Vietnam's Track Record on TortureTo learn about Vietnam's compliance with the United Nations Convention Against Torture and other international human rights treaties, please click here.
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