Why?

Christians Against Torture, Wales regards torture as a practice incompatible with the values of Christ’s Kingdom. It is committed to total opposition to its use by any government, group or individual, for any reason in any place at any time.

Christians Against Torture, Wales affirms that every human being is created in the image of God and the object of his love in Christ. Standing alongside the victims of torture, of all faiths and none, is therefore a God-given privilege and responsibility.

Who we are

Christians Against Torture, Wales began in 1981 as the human rights campaign of the former Council of Churches for Wales. It is now an agency of Cytun, Churches Together in Wales.

Churches, groups and individuals write, lobby and pray for an end to the practice of torture, and take up cases of individuals who have been tortured, or are at risk of torture.

Some supporters meet regularly in groups, others meet only once or twice a year for a Freedom Feast or special service.

Many individual supporters circulate newsletters and other literature about the campaign to their churches or groups, and ensure that the tortured are included regularly in intercessions.

The campaign is directed by a steering group representing various denominations and churches across Wales.

What we do

Christians Against Torture, Wales produces three mailings a year containing information about a small number of prisoners who have been tortured, or are deemed to be in danger of being tortured. Some are detained because of their faith, or because they have been politically active.

The information comes from a range of organisations, including Amnesty International, Christian Solidarity Worldwide and the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture.

Literature produced to support the campaign includes:

  • A regular newsletter
  • Material for prayer and worship
  • Suggestions on running a local Christians Against Torture, Wales group
  • Resources for arranging a Freedom Feast
  • Addresses of prisoners and of government officials
  • Campaign calendars
  • Posters

The three regular mailings are sent in time to enable supporters to prepare for appropriate action before Easter, Autumn and Christmas (when posting deadlines can be important).

There may be additional mailings if a prisoner has urgent need for a special appeal, or is released.

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