On 1 October 2026, in Geneva, Latvian human rights expert Dr Elīna Šteinerte was re-elected to the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) under the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) for the 2027–2030 term. The Latvian representative will continue her work by providing expertise and contributing to the resolution of human rights issues, monitoring and the development of international standards on the prevention of torture. This re-election confirms Dr Šteinerte’s…
On 1 October 2026, in Geneva, Latvian human rights expert Dr Elīna Šteinerte was re-elected to the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) under the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) for the 2027–2030 term. The Latvian representative will continue her work by providing expertise and contributing to the resolution of human rights issues, monitoring and the development of international standards on the prevention of torture. This re-election confirms Dr Šteinerte’s high professional standing, expertise and significant contribution to the international human rights system. By continuing her work on the SPT, the Latvian representative will provide expertise on issues relating to the protection of human rights and…
