New materials by Association for the Prevention of Torture

Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) is pleased to share the following resource materials on the Méndez Principles, developed by APT, an active member of the COST Action IMPLEMENDEZ.

New Online Introductory Course on the Méndez Principles: Currently available in English, French, and Spanish, with a Portuguese version forthcoming. The course can be accessed for free via the APT Torture Prevention Village.

APT Updated Compilation of References to the Méndez Principles: This document, updated as of October 31, 2024, is available on the APT webpage on the Principles.  We also welcome any information about new references to the Principles in official documents and texts at the national, regional, and international levels, and encourage you to share these with APT, by contacting Valentina (vcadelo@apt.ch).

Additional Resource Material: Brochure, infographics, papers, audiovisual content, and news on the Méndez Principles updates can also be found on the APT webpage.