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Reducing Stigma: a First Ray of Hope – Stigma reduction is integrated into every facet of CVT’s centers and programs, around the world.
Self-Care for Mothers and Aunties in Jordan: A new workshop hosted by CVT Jordan introduces self-care to women caregivers.
Welcome Blankets Arrive Just In Time for Thanksgiving: A new artistic collaboration explores the concept of craftivism to benefit CVT clients!
After 2018 Midterm Elections, Stay Vigilant: Curt Goering, CVT executive director, reflects on last week's midterm elections.
Relieving Suffering for Survivors of Torture: Dedan Otieno, psychosocial counselor, CVT Nairobi, writes about his work with survivors and their actions to help other survivors find care.
So Many Highlights: Reflecting on 15 years of Human Rights Advocacy: Nancy Pearson, M.S.W., L.I.S.W., training manager for New Tactics in Human Rights, reflects on her 15 years with New Tactics, and how those experiences intersect with the 10th anniversary of CVT Jordan.

A recent issue of the Rights in Exile newsletter includes a post about the New Tactics in Human Rights’ Tactical Mapping Tool. The new online tool is also mentioned in a post at the Policy on the #NNK blog.
An issue of the #Amman of #Jordan Daily included a link to a recent CVT blog article, "Self-Care for Mothers and Aunties in Jordan."
President of Refugees International and CVT board member Eric Schwartz is quoted in an article in the Houston Chronicle, “Migrant tear gas incident draws rebukes from Beto O’Rourke and Texas Democrats.”
CVT was mentioned in a post by the University of Dayton as they celebrate the 20 year anniversary of their human rights studies program.
An “Eat for Equity” event held on Saturday, November 17, benefited CVT. Eat For Equity's Emily Torgrimson and one of the event's chefs, Mecca Bos, talked with KFAI about this event, called the “Welcome Table.”