Omega Research Foundation
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Working to protect human rights & prevent torture.
Exposing abuses committed around the world using police, security, & military equipment.
#UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium Member
www.omegaresearchfoundation.org
Exposing abuses committed around the world using police, security, & military equipment.
#UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium Member
www.omegaresearchfoundation.org
๐ค We join our colleagues across many other organisations in expressing our concern & will continue to monitor reports of use of PAVA against children.
๐ Learn more about our concerns around the use of chemical irritants, such as PAVA: omegaresearchfoundation.org/what-we-do/c...
๐ Learn more about our concerns around the use of chemical irritants, such as PAVA: omegaresearchfoundation.org/what-we-do/c...
Chemical Irritants - Omega Research Foundation
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January 23, 2026 at 11:07 AM
๐ค We join our colleagues across many other organisations in expressing our concern & will continue to monitor reports of use of PAVA against children.
๐ Learn more about our concerns around the use of chemical irritants, such as PAVA: omegaresearchfoundation.org/what-we-do/c...
๐ Learn more about our concerns around the use of chemical irritants, such as PAVA: omegaresearchfoundation.org/what-we-do/c...
๐ซ PAVA has not been tested as safe for use against children. It should not be authorised for use in places where children are detained: use against children is against international human rights law & standards inc UN criminal justice standards for the treatment of children deprived of their liberty
January 23, 2026 at 11:07 AM
๐ซ PAVA has not been tested as safe for use against children. It should not be authorised for use in places where children are detained: use against children is against international human rights law & standards inc UN criminal justice standards for the treatment of children deprived of their liberty
โ๏ธ We note the disappointing decision of the high court, last week ruling that the rollout of PAVA into some young offender institutions is lawful: www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Pepper spray use at young offender institutions in England ruled legal
Howard League charity fails in battle to halt governmentโs decision to make Pava available to prison staff
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January 23, 2026 at 11:07 AM
โ๏ธ We note the disappointing decision of the high court, last week ruling that the rollout of PAVA into some young offender institutions is lawful: www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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๐ฎ๐ท Read the new statement on #Iran from #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium members
@irct.bsky.social, @redress.org, @omegarf.bsky.social, and OMCT โฌ๏ธ
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Iran: Accountability for Unlawful Use of Force Against Protesters
UN experts and independent civil society organisations, including partners in the United Against Torture Consortium, are examining credible evidence thatโฆ
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January 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
๐ฎ๐ท Read the new statement on #Iran from #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium members
@irct.bsky.social, @redress.org, @omegarf.bsky.social, and OMCT โฌ๏ธ
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@irct.bsky.social, @redress.org, @omegarf.bsky.social, and OMCT โฌ๏ธ
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๐ฎ๐ท Read the new statement on #Iran from #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium members @irct.bsky.social, @omctorg.bsky.social, @redress.org, & Omega:
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๐ omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/iran-ac...
IRAN:ย ACCOUNTABILITY FOR UNLAWFUL USE OF FORCE AGAINST PROTESTERS ย - Omega Research Foundation
UN experts and independent civil society organisations, including partners in the United Against Torture Consortium, are examining credible evidence that Iranian security forces used indiscriminate an...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:23 AM
๐ฎ๐ท Read the new statement on #Iran from #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium members @irct.bsky.social, @omctorg.bsky.social, @redress.org, & Omega:
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๐ omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/iran-ac...
โข Practical methods for identifying & documenting weapons & incidents
โข Guidance on legal standards & accountability pathways
โข Strategies for using evidence to support victims, influence policy, & prevent harms
โข Tools to campaign against inherently abusive equipment & protect the right to protest
โข Guidance on legal standards & accountability pathways
โข Strategies for using evidence to support victims, influence policy, & prevent harms
โข Tools to campaign against inherently abusive equipment & protect the right to protest
January 21, 2026 at 11:43 AM
โข Practical methods for identifying & documenting weapons & incidents
โข Guidance on legal standards & accountability pathways
โข Strategies for using evidence to support victims, influence policy, & prevent harms
โข Tools to campaign against inherently abusive equipment & protect the right to protest
โข Guidance on legal standards & accountability pathways
โข Strategies for using evidence to support victims, influence policy, & prevent harms
โข Tools to campaign against inherently abusive equipment & protect the right to protest
Our new guide outlines how evidence gathered on the ground can drive real change - strengthening justice efforts, stopping the trade in torture equipment, & mobilising public awareness & support.
๐Inside the guide, you'll find:
๐Inside the guide, you'll find:
January 21, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Our new guide outlines how evidence gathered on the ground can drive real change - strengthening justice efforts, stopping the trade in torture equipment, & mobilising public awareness & support.
๐Inside the guide, you'll find:
๐Inside the guide, you'll find:
โExcessive force at protests must end.
Challenging & preventing misuse of police weapons starts with evidence. Documenting abuses is essential to demand accountability.
๐ Read our guide to addressing misuse of police weapons at protests: omegaresearchfoundation.org/reports/chal...
Challenging & preventing misuse of police weapons starts with evidence. Documenting abuses is essential to demand accountability.
๐ Read our guide to addressing misuse of police weapons at protests: omegaresearchfoundation.org/reports/chal...
Challenging Repression: A Guide to Addressing the Misuse of Police Weapons in Protests - Omega Research Foundation
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January 21, 2026 at 11:43 AM
โExcessive force at protests must end.
Challenging & preventing misuse of police weapons starts with evidence. Documenting abuses is essential to demand accountability.
๐ Read our guide to addressing misuse of police weapons at protests: omegaresearchfoundation.org/reports/chal...
Challenging & preventing misuse of police weapons starts with evidence. Documenting abuses is essential to demand accountability.
๐ Read our guide to addressing misuse of police weapons at protests: omegaresearchfoundation.org/reports/chal...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Your help can make a difference. Thank you to our partners, colleagues, friends, & everyone who has donated to support our work.
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Learn about some of the ways weโve pushed back against the forces that threaten fundamental rights & freedoms around the world: omegaresearchfoundation.org
#UnitedAgainstTorture #TortureFreeTrade #ProtectTheProtest
#UnitedAgainstTorture #TortureFreeTrade #ProtectTheProtest
December 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Learn about some of the ways weโve pushed back against the forces that threaten fundamental rights & freedoms around the world: omegaresearchfoundation.org
#UnitedAgainstTorture #TortureFreeTrade #ProtectTheProtest
#UnitedAgainstTorture #TortureFreeTrade #ProtectTheProtest
As we come to the end of 2025, we've been thinking about some highlights from another busy year.
#HumanRights around the world are under attack & torture is widespread. Our work is ever more vital.
#HumanRights around the world are under attack & torture is widespread. Our work is ever more vital.
December 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
As we come to the end of 2025, we've been thinking about some highlights from another busy year.
#HumanRights around the world are under attack & torture is widespread. Our work is ever more vital.
#HumanRights around the world are under attack & torture is widespread. Our work is ever more vital.
๐๏ธโ๏ธAs we mark Human Rights Day, the #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium reflects on a year of collective resolve & impact.
๐Read our newest joint newsletter: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/united-...
@omctorg.bsky.social @redress.org @irct.bsky.social @fiacat-org.bsky.social
๐Read our newest joint newsletter: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/united-...
@omctorg.bsky.social @redress.org @irct.bsky.social @fiacat-org.bsky.social
United Against Torture: Human Rights Day roundup newsletter - Omega Research Foundation
As we mark Human Rights Day, the United Against Torture Consortium reflects on a year of collective resolve and impact. Read our second joint newsletter.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
๐๏ธโ๏ธAs we mark Human Rights Day, the #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium reflects on a year of collective resolve & impact.
๐Read our newest joint newsletter: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/united-...
@omctorg.bsky.social @redress.org @irct.bsky.social @fiacat-org.bsky.social
๐Read our newest joint newsletter: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/united-...
@omctorg.bsky.social @redress.org @irct.bsky.social @fiacat-org.bsky.social
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๐ The #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium new โGuidance Note on Addressing the Misuse of Police Weapons in Protestsโ provides practical tools for monitors to assist in identifying, documenting, and challenging such misuse in a protest context.
๐ Download the guide: bit.ly/49ZlZBS
๐ Download the guide: bit.ly/49ZlZBS
New UATC Guidance Note to Help Document/Expose Misuse of Policeโฆ
Protests and public gatherings are a vital part of any democratic society. Yet, in recent years, demonstrations around the world have too often been metโฆ
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December 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
๐ The #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium new โGuidance Note on Addressing the Misuse of Police Weapons in Protestsโ provides practical tools for monitors to assist in identifying, documenting, and challenging such misuse in a protest context.
๐ Download the guide: bit.ly/49ZlZBS
๐ Download the guide: bit.ly/49ZlZBS
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๐ข Protests are fundamental to democratic life. Yet across the world, peaceful gatherings are increasingly met with excessive force and dangerous weapons, which undermines freedom of expression, violates human rights and in some cases may amount to torture and other ill-treatment.
December 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
๐ข Protests are fundamental to democratic life. Yet across the world, peaceful gatherings are increasingly met with excessive force and dangerous weapons, which undermines freedom of expression, violates human rights and in some cases may amount to torture and other ill-treatment.
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๐ข Peaceful protests are essential to democracy, yet many are met with excessive force and dangerous weapons.
Our new guide helps monitors identify, document, and challenge such misuse during protests.
Download our guide: redress.org/publication/...
Our new guide helps monitors identify, document, and challenge such misuse during protests.
Download our guide: redress.org/publication/...
December 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
๐ข Peaceful protests are essential to democracy, yet many are met with excessive force and dangerous weapons.
Our new guide helps monitors identify, document, and challenge such misuse during protests.
Download our guide: redress.org/publication/...
Our new guide helps monitors identify, document, and challenge such misuse during protests.
Download our guide: redress.org/publication/...
๐ข Peaceful protests are essential to democracy, yet many are met with excessive force & dangerous weapons.
Our new guide helps monitors identify, document, & challenge such misuse during protests.
Download our new United Against Torture Consortium guide: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/new-uat...
Our new guide helps monitors identify, document, & challenge such misuse during protests.
Download our new United Against Torture Consortium guide: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/new-uat...
New UATC Guidance Note to HelpโฏExposeโฏMisuse of Police Weapons in Protestsโฏย - Omega Research Foundation
The United Against Torture ConsortiumโฏhasโฏreleasedโฏChallenging Repression: A Guide to Addressing the Misuse of Police Weapons in Protests,โฏa practical tool forโฏmonitors working to safeguard the right ...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
๐ข Peaceful protests are essential to democracy, yet many are met with excessive force & dangerous weapons.
Our new guide helps monitors identify, document, & challenge such misuse during protests.
Download our new United Against Torture Consortium guide: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/new-uat...
Our new guide helps monitors identify, document, & challenge such misuse during protests.
Download our new United Against Torture Consortium guide: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/new-uat...
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#UK I joined a communication addressed to the Government of the United Kingdom to raise concerns about gaps in national legislation regulating the trade and export of equipment that may enable torture or ill-treatment.
December 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
#UK I joined a communication addressed to the Government of the United Kingdom to raise concerns about gaps in national legislation regulating the trade and export of equipment that may enable torture or ill-treatment.
There is a risk the grenade explodes in the air, & with people moving, it may detonate in their face, causing severe injury.
๐ Learn more about this case: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
๐ & about kinetic impact projectiles: omegaresearchfoundation.org/what-we-do/p...
๐ Learn more about this case: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
๐ & about kinetic impact projectiles: omegaresearchfoundation.org/what-we-do/p...
Police detonated a โstingerโ grenade at a Melbourne protest. Now two activists may sue over their injuries
Grenades filled with rubber pellets and other so-called โless lethalโ munitions have been increasingly deployed, despite being linked to serious injuries and even deaths
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:08 AM
There is a risk the grenade explodes in the air, & with people moving, it may detonate in their face, causing severe injury.
๐ Learn more about this case: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
๐ & about kinetic impact projectiles: omegaresearchfoundation.org/what-we-do/p...
๐ Learn more about this case: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
๐ & about kinetic impact projectiles: omegaresearchfoundation.org/what-we-do/p...
There is no clear danger being caused by the protesters, other weapons have already been used to disperse the crowd, & the officer throwing the grenade underarm releases it from his hand in the air. This type of use is dangerous at such short range.
December 5, 2025 at 7:08 AM
There is no clear danger being caused by the protesters, other weapons have already been used to disperse the crowd, & the officer throwing the grenade underarm releases it from his hand in the air. This type of use is dangerous at such short range.
๐ฆ๐บ Reports in @theguardian.com, @australia.theguardian.com suggest extremely dangerous use of a โstingerโ grenade at protests in Melbourne earlier this year. Explosive grenades are dangerous & are not suitable for crowd control.
โผ๏ธ The use shown in video seen by Omega is very concerning:
โผ๏ธ The use shown in video seen by Omega is very concerning:
Police detonated a โstingerโ grenade at a Melbourne protest. Now two activists may sue over their injuries
Grenades filled with rubber pellets and other so-called โless lethalโ munitions have been increasingly deployed, despite being linked to serious injuries and even deaths
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:08 AM
๐ฆ๐บ Reports in @theguardian.com, @australia.theguardian.com suggest extremely dangerous use of a โstingerโ grenade at protests in Melbourne earlier this year. Explosive grenades are dangerous & are not suitable for crowd control.
โผ๏ธ The use shown in video seen by Omega is very concerning:
โผ๏ธ The use shown in video seen by Omega is very concerning:
๐ Read more here: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/milipol...
๐ฃ & see the press release from Alice Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, calling on States to act for a legally binding Torture-Free Trade Treaty: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
๐ฃ & see the press release from Alice Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, calling on States to act for a legally binding Torture-Free Trade Treaty: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Milipol trade fair bans the presence of torture instruments on Chinese stands - Omega Research Foundation
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December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
๐ Read more here: omegaresearchfoundation.org/news/milipol...
๐ฃ & see the press release from Alice Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, calling on States to act for a legally binding Torture-Free Trade Treaty: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
๐ฃ & see the press release from Alice Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, calling on States to act for a legally binding Torture-Free Trade Treaty: www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Researchers from Omega & @amnestyfrance.bsky.social recently uncovered companies marketing illegal torture equipment at the Milipol arms and security trade fair in Paris. As a result of our intervention, fair organisers took measures against the firms involved.
Milipol trade fair bans the presence of torture instruments on Chinese stands - Omega Research Foundation
omegaresearchfoundation.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Researchers from Omega & @amnestyfrance.bsky.social recently uncovered companies marketing illegal torture equipment at the Milipol arms and security trade fair in Paris. As a result of our intervention, fair organisers took measures against the firms involved.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
๐ Thanks to @globalgiving.bsky.socialโs extra fund, your donation can make an even bigger difference! As a small charity, your donation can transform our work.
๐ See the change you can make: www.globalgiving.org/projects/end...
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