The celebration of United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on 26 June provides an occasion to stage scientific and media encounters on the imperative need to combat torture as a breach of human rights . On 26 June 2002 , a delegation from the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims ( IRCT ) , headed by its secretary-general , Dr. Inge Genefke , participated in the celebration and took the opportunity to hold talks with the Government and representatives of civil society .