CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on 26 June marks the moment in 1987 when the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, one of the key instruments in fighting torture, came into effect. Today, the Convention has been ratified by 162 countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -The aims of the Day are to promote the abolition of torture, support victims, and promote human rights. Torture is a violation of human rights that can cause immense pain and suffering. It is often used to intimidate or punish people, and it can lead to long-term physical and psychological problems.

Detailed explanation-3: -An introduction to the Fund: Healing through rehabilitation United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture assists more than 50, 000 survivors of torture worldwide to access medical, psychological, social and legal services.

Detailed explanation-4: -I. The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (the “Torture Convention”) was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 10 December 1984 (resolution 39/46). The Convention entered into force on 26 June 1987 after it had been ratified by 20 States.

Detailed explanation-5: -Article 13. Each State Party shall ensure that any individual who alleges he has been subjected to torture in any territory under its jurisdiction has the right to complain to, and to have his case promptly and impartially examined by, its competent authorities.