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S.O.S. Attentats, S.O.S. Terrorism`s
aim WAS to defend
the rights of victims of terrorism
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The association, S.O.S. Attentats
("attentats" means "terrorist attacks" in French),
was founded on January 24th 1986 by Françoise Rudetzki, General Delegate,
who, herself, was a victim of a terrorist attack in Paris on December 23rd 1983.
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Since its foundation, S.O.S.
ATTENTATS has looked after approximately 3000 people.
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Victims of terrorist attacks carried out on French territory,
regardless of their nationality or their legal status in France
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French citizens who were victims
of terrorist attacks abroad
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Parents of deceased victims
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S.O.S. ATTENTATS
is a non-profit-making association which has no philosophical, political or religious affiliations. |
S.O.S.
ATTENTATS
would like justice for all victims, without seeking revenge
Our Main Objectives :
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The defense and the protection of the rights of all victims of terrorism
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An end to impunity – nobody should be allowed to escape legal proceedings
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Fighting State interest - too often put forward
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Fighting terrorism using the legal system
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S.O.S.
ATTENTATS –the daily activities |
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We support the victims and the deceased victims’ families at each stage of the proceedings.
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We accompany the victims during the legal procedures and common law cases.
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According to section 2-9 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, S.O.S. Attentats is allowed to file claims for damages in criminal proceedings concerning terrorist acts.
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We publish a brochure
which informs the victims and their families of their rights.
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We publish a newsletter
"Voice of the Victims".
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We fight against oblivion by organising an
annual ceremony in memory of all the victims of terrorism.
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We work towards the recognition and improvement of
the rights of victims of terrorism, contribute to international
ideas on better protection of the victims, regardless of their
nationality or status, and participate in the fight against impunity.
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S.O.S.
ATTENTATS is the spokesperson for the victims when dealing with legal authorities.
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Our association is a member of the following organisations :
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S.O.S.
ATTENTATS is a non-governmental organization
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S.O.S.
ATTENTATS clearly states its opinion:
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in favour of :
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protecting the rights of victims of terrorism
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equal rights for all victims regardless of their nationality or where the attack occured
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an international legal solution to the problem of terrorism
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against :
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the death penalty
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racism
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any kind of discrimination based on race, religion, political beliefs or other
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Terrorism concerns everyone –its up to us to make a difference
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Victims of terrorist acts and the families of the deceased victims of terrorism can
join our association and become active members.
Each citizen, legal representative, company, group, union,
association can support the actions
carried out by S.O.S. Attentats for the good of the victims and to combat terrorism
by subscribing to our association.
All the victims, friends of our association,
supporters and donors
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Receive our newsletter "Voice of the Victims"
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Receive our information brochure
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Are kept informed of events organized by our association
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S.O.S.
ATTENTATS is a team at the disposal of the victims
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Our office is open to everyone –by appointment
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S.O.S.
ATTENTATS, S.O.S. TERRORISM
Hôtel National des Invalides
75700 Paris Cedex 07
France
Tel. : + 33 1 45 55 41 41
Fax. : + 33 1 45 55 55 55
E-mail : [email protected]
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