International Day in Support of Victims and Torture is observed on June 26 of every year to raise critical awareness about torture and to rally support. It establishes the premise that torture is a crime against humanity.

• The day is also dedicated to the victims of torture, who have often been swept aside in endless narratives.
• The day was brought into existence in 1997 after a decades-long campaign, which started with the 1987 Convention Against Torture.
• June 26 illuminates the necessary steps that we as a society can take to eliminate the use of torture and the ways in which we can support the victims of this heinous crime.