Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
CHARTER FOR EUROPEAN SECURITY
Istanbul, November 1999
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III. OUR COMMON RESPONSE
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THE HUMAN DIMENSION
21. We are committed to eradicating torture and cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment throughout the OSCE area. To this end, we will promote legislation to provide procedural and substantive safeguards and remedies to combat these practices. We will assist victims and co-operate with relevant international organizations and non-governmental organizations, as appropriate.
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