FIACAT

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FIACAT (International Federation of Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture) is an International Non-Governmental Organization founded in 1987. It campaigns on behalf of people who are tortured, detained in inhuman conditions, sentenced to death or "disappeared", whatever their origins, political opinions or religious beliefs.

The International Federation of ACAT (FIACAT) brings together ACAT national associations from 4 continents; it helps the ACAT network to thrive by encouraging exchanges between the various groups.

It initiates joint actions and campaigns and organises regional and international training seminars.

FIACAT represents ACATs in international and regional bodies (such as the United Nations, the European Union or the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights) or in Coalitions.

FIACAT works with other international Human rights NGOs and also with Churches and religious congregations.