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Last week, @Omega_RF signed the #ShoreditchDeclaration, joining more than 30 international organisations including Amnesty, IRCT, KontraS, OMCT, FIACAT, & Justiça Global. Together, we call for a #TortureFreeTrade Treaty: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2023/01/declaration-calls-for-curbs-on-trade-in-tools-of-torture/

It is time for international #HumanRights-based controls on the trade in #ToolsOfTorture.
@Omega_RF has a long history of working on national, regional, & international controls on the trade in goods used for #torture, so get in touch with any questions: https://omegaresearchfoundation.org

Many people are not in a position to give £$€ at the moment, & we particularly want to acknowledge those who have reached out & supported our work in other ways. Huge thanks to everyone who has been in touch, asked a question, read a report, & engaged on social media!

We are grateful to partners, friends, colleagues, & supporters around the world. Our work relies on the generous support of donors & we want to end the year with a huge thanks to everyone who has contributed.

If you would like to support us, and live in the UK, click here: https://lnkd.in/ezmVwssb
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🗓️ 🎉 2022 has been a busy & challenging year for many working on protecting #HumanRights. As our working year ends, we want to acknowledge just some of the milestones from the past year and highlight a few of the things we’re looking forward to in 2023: https://lnkd.in/eZHBXAXv

The Global Network Against Police Violence 🚨 is concerned about the serious police and military repression in Peru, which so far has left at least 21 people dead. Communiqué (en español) 👇
https://twitter.com/TembloresOng/status/1605222459795734528

There should be a full investigation into these allegations as well as a ban on the transfer to #Iran of all #shotgun cartridges, including hunting cartridges, pellets, lead shot, parts, & components.

For more information on the risks of different kinds of weapons used by #LawEnforcement around the world, see our website or get in touch: https://omegaresearchfoundation.org/weapons-equipment

Learn more about the book here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-10164-9

🎉📘New publication! @Omega_RF & Uni of #Bradford researcher, Michael Crowley, has a new book out now! 'Toxin and Bioregulator Weapons: Preventing the Misuse of the Chemical and Life Sciences', is co-written with Malclom R. Dando (Bradford).
Published by Palgrave, it presents case studies from China, India, Iran, Russia, Syria & US. It assesses the regulation of toxins & bioregulators under #ArmsControl & #disarmament instruments, & proposes actions for states & scientific community.

🤩 Thank you to everyone who engages with our research & supports our #HumanRights and #TorturePrevention work.
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Omega works to prevent #torture & ill-treatment, & other #HumanRights violations. We investigate & expose the global manufacture, trade, procurement, and use of military, security, and policing weapons, equipment, and techniques. Our research has been used to develop controls & standards on the manufacture, trade, & use of MSP equipment; hold govts to account; educate policy makers, activists, & journos; & provide redress for survivors. Watch our video: https://tinyurl.com/y6r4tebf

🎉 @Omega_RF is excited to be participating in #GivingTuesday! Our work to prevent #torture & other ill-treatment relies on the generous support of donors, & we are so grateful for all contributions. If you'd like to make a donation, see our GlobalGiving: https://tinyurl.com/2fshxfrb

📢The Twenty-Seventh Session of the Conference of States Parties to the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention (#CSP27) starts this week.

📜See info on the #OPCW's website: https://tinyurl.com/7j33rtkh

📺Michael Crowley, from @Omega_RF & UniofBradford, presents a joint NGO video statement on development & use in #LawEnforcement of #CNS-Acting Chemicals, #RiotControl agents & associated means of delivery: https://tinyurl.com/4vd8tcak

We join with others in the #HumanRights community to call for an end to violence against protesters in #Iran. The UN Human Rights Council investigation needs to fully examine & document the human rights violations being committed - including the weapons & equipment used.

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & Tuesday is International Women Human Rights Defenders Day. There are very real risks for women & girls exercising their #HumanRights, as we see in the bravery of the protesters in #Iran. #IDEVAW2022