GCRT Commemorates 26^th of June – UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

As every year GCRT on 26^th of June carried out various activities in support of victims of torture. This year GCRT was able to conduct those activities in Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi at the same time. In Tbilisi various NGOs gathered in Vera Park, distributed leaflets, balloons and T-shirts with anti-torture message. Also simulation of biting of prisoner by police officer was performed. Later a group of people peacefully marched on Rustaveli Avenue with banners condemning torture practices. Similar peaceful marches took place in Batumi and Kutaisi. Also GCRT in cooperation with Public Defender’s Office, EC Delegation to Georgia, OSCE Mission to Georgia, UNHCHR, PRI, GYLA and EMPATHY organized discussion and exhibition on the occasion of torture victims support day.