GLOBAL TORTURE INDEX QUESTIONS by

Why is the Global Torture Index more than just a "nice to have"?

rados_72 — 2024-10-07 20:01:31 UTC

What can the Index help our movement do that it cannot do now?

rados_72 — 2024-10-07 20:02:17 UTC

It can create data - and actually a specific country rating - which can also be used in other indices (on development, well being, rule of law, etc.), something we cannot do up to now.

How is the Index a game-changer for our movement?

rados_72 — 2024-10-07 20:03:54 UTC

It enables us to document and track progress or regression over the years.

How does the Index help the civil society organisations in our Network and Movement?

rados_72 — 2024-10-07 20:08:48 UTC

2024-10-08 13:33:10 UTC

Can put torture at the same level in the agenda as freedom of expression, transparency, hunger , etc.

2024-10-08 13:33:37 UTC

Given the lack of transparency of governments, it is essential to have a tool that provides an overview of the situation of torture in the world.

2024-10-08 13:34:05 UTC

Index is an important tool for measuring progress or setbacks at the national level in the prevention, investigation, sanction and reparation of torture victims.

2024-10-08 13:34:19 UTC

We want to be relevant and noticed. The index will put us on the AI engine whenever information on torture is searched:)

The index will be the authoritative information that journalists will find when they happen to deal with a topic related to torture and they will quote or call us.

The index should be a reference for non HR actors.

The index should allow us fundraising further.

2024-10-08 13:34:33 UTC

It sheds light on shadow, typically and historically neglected and silenced topic. It gives incentives to State officials and other actors to compile date, be better.

2024-10-08 13:34:49 UTC

Clarity, visibility and notoriety on the topic

The index becomes the famous baseline study we never have.

2024-10-08 13:34:50 UTC

2024-10-08 13:34:53 UTC

Breaking the taboo on torture as something hidden, and bringing in to the forefront of public agenda. Taking the stigma away.

Useful tool for partners to build advocacy strategies

2024-10-08 13:35:07 UTC

2024-10-08 13:35:13 UTC

It is also an opportunity to generate debates about establishing or improving public policies at the local and global levels; and it is a tool to strengthen our advocacy strategies.

This is just a beginning.

2024-10-08 13:35:29 UTC

The real value will become when being able to analyse, compare, segment topics, tell stories.

2024-10-08 13:35:38 UTC

By analysing data collected through a torture index, it's possible to identify patterns and trends in torture practices, such as who is most likely to be targeted or what methods are commonly used.

2024-10-08 13:35:40 UTC

there are some countries, mostly the ones that are using torture as a way of control and to suppress the defenders, in which there are not many information on the patterns and how things are moving... This index can focus on these countries to monitor but also to shed the light on perpetrators. In countries with less transparency, there is more need to have the index...

To understand better the current situation in the country on existing policies in the antitorture framework

2024-10-08 13:36:07 UTC

2024-10-08 13:36:25 UTC

In this visual era, interactive visualization tools are very powerful ways to put topic at the public agenda/ media / civil society

2024-10-08 13:36:30 UTC

Because at a time when torture and degrading treatments are being normalised, and people are becoming less and less sensitive to the issue of human rights, the Index offers us a tool to assess the risk of being exposed to one of the most horrendous practices that humanity knows. And it serves as a reminder that human rights violations always affect others, until it is our turn...

Honey pot:

2024-10-08 13:36:31 UTC

Everybody should fly to the honey - the journalist, policy makers but also CSOs in our network who want to be part of it. We will be stronger and more attractive and we give legitimacy to our partners whom we highlight.

2024-10-08 13:36:34 UTC

Breaking the taboo on torture as something hidden, bringing it to the forefront of public agenda. Taking away the stigma for more visibility.

2024-10-08 13:36:45 UTC

Sheds light on shadow, historically neglected and silenced topic. It gives incentive to State officials and other actors to improve production and access to information.

2024-10-08 13:36:56 UTC

By analysing data collected through a torture index, it's possible to identify patterns and trends in torture practices, such as who is most likely to be targeted or what methods are commonly used.

When our donor does not know about torture, what it means, what it does, why it matters --- they go to the index.

2024-10-08 13:36:58 UTC

No universality if the torture ban is dead.

2024-10-08 13:37:16 UTC

Over the years we will learn and expand data and evidence based approaches in support of our work. This is not a project of a year but a decade.

2024-10-08 13:37:54 UTC

It is an ambitious but much-needed initiative that will help design evidence-based policies.

2024-10-08 13:38:08 UTC

rados_72 — 2024-10-08 13:38:08 UTC

In a time of fragmentation and fractalization of information and sources for information on the world, this can become a pillar on the topic of torture and violence which is well-researched, well-founded, and has gravitas.

2024-10-08 13:38:28 UTC

A torture index can help to coordinate international efforts to combat torture. By providing a common framework for measuring the problem, it can facilitate collaboration between governments, international organisations, and civil society groups.

2024-10-08 13:38:52 UTC

User interactive visualization tools are powerful way to open the discussion to broader public

2024-10-08 13:39:07 UTC

The information in the index should help strengthen partners' advocacy work, increase the visibility of the problem, and open the opportunity for their participation in public debates and even fundraising.

2024-10-08 13:39:11 UTC

It is an ambitious but much-needed initiative that will help design evidence-based policies.

2024-10-08 13:39:58 UTC

2024-10-08 13:40:04 UTC

Something I see quite missing here is that Index will constitute a key incentive for States and other relevant actors to improve, scale production and access to information on torture and other ill-treatment. As they are "competing" against each other.

2024-10-08 13:40:12 UTC

Interactive visualization tools as a powerful tool to open broader and cross discussions between civic spaces and institutions, media...

It shows the current state in a country on existing/missing policies on the anti-torture framework

2024-10-08 13:40:22 UTC