The organization does not contact the author of the violations, since it has learned from experience that this is not productive. To date, the organization has responded to approximately two hundred cases of torture. The organization's President had to flee the country. Mandate ATLT's mandate is to fight against torture in the public and domestic spheres, and to monitor human rights violations. Structure ATLT has approximately 100 members and no paid staff.
Financial constraints make it difficult to carry on other activities.
It is also a member of SOS Torture International and denounces cases of torture brought to its attention by that organization. LIDE has applied for official authorization, but has not yet received it. The main objective of LIDE is the protection and promotion of children and their mothers. In the current situation in Togo, the organization focuses on helping children to survive. Structure LIDE's members are lawyers, professionals, students and jobless young people.