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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture | |
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Also called | 26 June |
Type | International |
Date | 26 June |
Next time | 26 June 2025 |
Frequency | annual |
Related to | Human Rights Day |
The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is an international observance held annually on 26 June to speak out against the crime of torture and to honor and support victims and survivors throughout the world. The first 26 June events were launched in 1998.[1]