Stop Torture: An inside look at our latest campaign

Whatever it takes to break you. To sign a confession, or hand over information. You're hidden away from the world's gaze. You think you are forgotten. You think you are alone. You are not. Dear Tracy, Torture is never justified. It is illegal, barbaric and inhumane. Yet people all over the world are subjected to it by governments large and small, including the U.S. Your support as an Amnesty activist is helping our team spearhead our latest ambitious campaign - a campaign to stop torture. The use of torture is rampant. In our latest report, Amnesty has identified the use of torture and other ill-treatment in 141 countries from every world region. Explore more of these findings including results from a global poll about torture. We're undertaking this campaign to build powerful barriers between the torturers and the tortured. These barriers are safeguards that are proven to protect people. These safeguards include: Lawyers present at all interrogations. Doctors properly examine detainees. Independent monitoring of detention centers. Accountability for those responsible for torture. We have identified several priority cases in countries including Mexico, Nigeria, the United States and the Philippines, where we - and our community of activists - will demand these safeguards. We are launching the campaign this month and will be in touch about our progress. Thank you for helping us defend human rights for all. Sincerely, Margaret Huang Deputy Executive Director of Campaigns and Programs Amnesty International USA For questions or comments about your membership, contact Member Services at (212) 633-4254, M-F 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Eastern or email us at aimember@aiusa.org.