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Advocating for Change

Last updated: October 7, 2024

Healing for survivors of torture cannot be complete without justice. CVT works with local, national and international governments to advocate for policies and practices that promote the well-being of survivors and the prevention of torture. Together we can take action to raise awareness of the human rights violations associated with torture and trauma, and urge decision-makers to take action to prevent and address these abuses.

Here are some of the areas where CVT’s Policy Advocacy team works:

Asylum & Refugee protection

CVT works to support appropriations to government programs that fund torture survivor rehabilitation in the U.S. and internationally. In addition, we engage in policy advocacy with the U.S. government to push for design of a trauma-informed U.S. asylum system and to ensure protections for refugees.

The Legacy of U.S. Torture

CVT works to gain accountability for U.S. use of torture after the 9/11 attacks, and fight impunity for systemic abuses of power.

Shining a light on torture

CVT commissioned “Still Here,” a short film about the journey from trauma toward healing, to bring attention to survivors’ right to rehabilitation.

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See other initiatives where CVT is leading the charge:
Healtorture.org
For People Who Work With Survivors
Professional Quality of Life
For Service Providers
New Tactics in Human Rights
For Human Rights Defenders
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