Since 2006, more than 180 human rights defenders have been recognized and supported by members and supporters of ACAT-France.
Several types of actions are possible, but the most common involve organizing or participating in vigils on June 26th in places of worship or outdoors, at any time of day, and registering your participation using the form available on the website www.nuitdesveilleurs.fr; lighting a virtual candle with your first name and the city where you live; and writing a message of support on a postcard that will reach the human rights defenders being supported.
Join us to keep the flame of hope alive!
WRITE TO THE VICTIMS
On June 26, support the victims of torture, tell them they are not forgotten, through letters, cards, even signatures.
Pray
During vigils or organized gatherings, remember the victims, share their often painful stories, and hold them in your prayers. At ACAT-France, we pray not only for the victims but also for a change of heart in their perpetrators—those who perpetuate violence.
JOIN AN EVENT
ORGANIZING AN EVENT
If you have the opportunity, join the network of parishes, churches, and temples that participate in the Night of Vigil by organizing events.
You can, of course, also organize events at home with loved ones.