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The Center for
Victims of Torture
works to heal the wounds of torture on individuals, their families and their
communities and to stop torture worldwide.
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Campaign to Ban TortureCVT, the National Religious Campaign to Ban Torture and Evangelicals for Human Rights have launched the Campaign to Ban Torture: American Voices for American Values. The Campaign calls on the President to issue an Executive Order that unequivocally rejects torture and cruelty. Uniting behind six core principles of humane treatment that reflect deeply cherished American values, nationally respected faith, military, foreign and security policy leaders have endorsed the Declaration of Principles for a Presidential Executive Order on Prisoner Treatment, Torture and Cruelty which provides a clear blueprint for action. Learn more about the Campaign and Sign the Declaration here.
Join CVT on June 26CVT is planning on a special commoration on June 26, with a short play, music and refreshments to mark UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Join us for this important event to honor and support survivors of torture in our communities and around the world. Details here.
Support Healing for Survivors The Torture Victims Relief Act provides urgently needed funds for torture treatment centers in the United States and abroad. But funding has remained static for many years and is woefully inadequate to meet the needs of torture survivors. The House will soon discuss funding for TVRA in the Emergency Supplemental bill for fiscal year 2008. Urge your Representative to support full funding for healing services for survivors. Learn more about the legislation here.
Fund CVT Each Time You CallAttention Working Assets Members: Help fund CVT by voting for us on the 2008 Working Assets Donations Ballot. The more votes we get, the more money we get. Each time you make a purchase with your Working Assets credit card or a phone call using CREDO long distance or mobile service, CVT will receive a small donation. It's that simple. Not a Working Assets or CREDO member? Sign up with Working Assets so you can participate in this special election. Look for the CREDO Mobile or CREDO Long Distance links.
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Respected leaders and citizens like you are joining this campaign to call on the President to issue an Executive Order ending torture and cruelty without exception. Sign the Declaration today. Help CVT build an anti-torture majority!
Healing is possible. And you can help.
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