It’s a fact: Torture is a crime, without exception. Torture is explicitly banned by the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment & under U.S. law. It’s not allowed in a time of war, national emergency or in the name of national

At CVT, we’re working to make massage accessible and acceptable to our clients by developing an approach that’s culturally appropriate, linguistically adapted and trauma-informed. We call this approach TCI-Massage, which is short for Trauma-Informed and Culturally-Responsive

Psychological torture can be more damaging and cause more severe and long-lasting damage than the pain of physical torture:
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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

The devastating war in #Tigray might be over, but displaced and desperate populations still need humanitarian assistance. ⁦Center for Victims of Torture Ethiopia continues to work with traumatized refugees and IDPs.🇪🇹 cvt.org/what-we-do/com…

A “hate-driven unnatural disaster” is unfolding in Rakhine state. But democracy in #Myanmar cannot be built on the bones of the #Rohingya . These atrocities must end. thediplomat.com/2024/05/un-det…

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⬇️
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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

#Myanmar ’s junta doesn’t discriminate between rebels and civilians - it bombs everyone and everything. But the military dictatorship is not only illegitimate and illegal, it is losing ground. (Extraordinary frontline reporting by ⁦Quentin Sommerville⁩) bbc.com/news/videos/cx…

“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

Reupping this for any Senators interested in SOUTIONS to address humanitarian and operational challenges at the border... instead of playing politics

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 Biden administration has announced actions to reduce access to #asylum .
“The proposed changes & interrelated policies make it much more difficult for individuals without legal counsel & language access to successfully claim asylum.” said Eskinder Negash, USCRI
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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

Psychological torture can be more damaging and cause more severe and long-lasting damage than the pain of physical torture:
cvt.org/resources/hidd…

#Syria doesn’t make global headlines anymore, but over the past six months, the Assad govt tortured 2️⃣9️⃣ detainees to death. Our colleagues at Syrian Network continue to document the daily horrors of this illegitimate dictatorship.🇸🇾

1️⃣ year since Uganda’s repressive “Anti-Homosexuality Act,” #Kenya has become a sanctuary for LGBT+ refugees and the frontline of the struggle to uphold the human rights of LGBT+ people in East Africa.🏳️‍🌈

⁦Center for Victims of Torture⁩ ORAM⁩ context.news/socioeconomic-…

The year 2023 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Committee against Torture.

Learn more about the work of the Committe to prevent and stop torture around the world:
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At CVT, we’re working to make massage accessible and acceptable to our clients by developing an approach that’s culturally appropriate, linguistically adapted and trauma-informed. We call this approach TCI-Massage, which is short for Trauma-Informed and Culturally-Responsive