I would like to focus my remarks on the implementation of human rights instruments on the problem of torture and our effort to address the problem.
Torture is an egregious violation of human rights and the inherent dignity of the individual.
As we approach the 21st century surely the world community should resolve to eradicate this scourge. Tyranny can only survive on a substrate of fear and it is fear that torture seeks to instill, in the individual, in the family, in the community and in society at large. The devastating impact of torture upon its victims affects both their physical and psychological well being. Nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety attacks and depression, can never be entirely erased from memory. However, with specialized care, victims of torture can recover their lives and become productive members of their community.