Center for Victims of Torture
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The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT): Healing torture survivors globally, strengthening partners who heal, advocating for an end to #torture. RT≠Endorsement
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Psychological effects of torture aren’t isolated to ICE detainees & Guantánamo prisoners.
According to Yale Law School as of 2021, between 41k & 48k people incarcerated in the US were held in isolation for an average of 22/day for 15+ days: bit.ly/44coaNC
This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth , learn how you can advocate for improved access to mental healthcare.
Read Lab, IRAP & Center for Victims of Torture’s guide on improving access to mental healthcare for refugees & other displaced people in the United States⬇️
refugeeadvocacylab.org/resources/ment…
On the 4th anniversary of the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Center for Victims of Torture continues to stand against racial prejudice, and for adherence to universal human rights in the United States and around the world. 🇺🇸🌍
Today marks the 4th anniversary of the murder of #GeorgeFloyd — a direct result of police brutality and harmful, racially biased practices.
CVT holds compassion for Floyd’s family as they heal and stands in solidarity with survivors of similar situations still waiting for
“I am particularly concerned that this emerging pattern of violations, coupled with an absence of accountability and transparency, is creating a permissive environment for further abusive and humiliating treatment of Palestinians” - UN expert Alice J Edwards UN Special Rapporteur Torture
The count down to the big event of the year begin.
Ministry of Health- Uganda
Uganda Counselling Association (UCA) TPO Uganda Refugee Law Project AfricaRetreatCentres(ARC) REPSSI StrongMinds Safe Places Uganda -Treatment Centres THRIVEGulu National Association Of Social Workers of Uganda Center for Victims of Torture UPA
The Government of #Georgia must end #PoliceBrutality
and investigate evidence of #torture by security forces of peaceful protesters standing against a #Russia -inspired law that would make defending #HumanRights impossible. Please share and help us to stand #UnitedAgainstTorture