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(Patrick Byrne) The 2024 publication of a book on the prohibition of torture in international and Congolese law, authored by a general in the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is both a rare event and a sign of hope.For every defender of human rights — for anyone who refuses to accept torture, wherever it occurs — this voice, emerging from the very heart of the military establishment, resonates as a powerful and courageous call to dignity and accountabilit

An evening of art, dialogue, and healing. Where women’s voices rise, colors speak, and solidarity shines.

As part of the club "Disputable" , sociolinguist and poet Pavel Arseniev and philosopher Mikhail Mayatsky will discuss the phenomenon of linguistic exile – the state in which many of those who have left or stayed live, who speak, remain silent or seek new forms of speech. It will address the politics of enunciation, the limits of freedom of expression, and how one's place of residence changes not only the accent, but also the very possibility of being understood. Can

Dear friends of ACAT. I appreciate your interest in volunteering with ACAT Luxembourg. Your dedication to joining us is a valuable contribution to our core mission: the defense of the right to live free from torture, cruel treatment, and the death penalty. We fight for the dignity of every individual by documenting human rights violations and conducting awareness and advocacy campaigns.  As we celebrate 40 years of ACAT, we have many events planned and need the support of bot