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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
On 26 June the UN supports survivors of torture and calls for torture to be ended everywhere.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUN Human Rights Office (OHCHR)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1997
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in December 1997. The date marks the entry into force of the UN Convention against Torture in 1987, and the day highlights help for survivors through the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 26 June 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 26 June 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 26 June 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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