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About Us

The mission of the Center for Victims of Torture is to heal the wounds of torture on individuals, their families and their communities and to end torture worldwide.

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Our vision is a world without torture.

Our Core Values

At the Center for Victims of Torture, every day we conduct our work with hope for a better future, with a goal of attaining human rights for all as described in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each of our core values flows from our strong sense of hope for a better world for survivors, for our stakeholders and for each other.

  • Hope

    We believe a better future is possible.

  • Human Dignity

    We commit to respecting the humanity of all people.

  • Integrity

    We commit to holding ourselves accountable, ensuring honesty and transparency.

  • Equity

    We commit to dismantling barriers to justice and advancing opportunities for all.

  • Two interlocked puzzle pieces.
    Collaboration

    We commit to listening to, working with and learning from survivors and each other.

Careers

Employees at the Center for Victims of Torture are changing lives. We bring our talents, expertise and passion to work every day. We are fearless in our determination that human rights are fundamental, and we hold deep optimism that healing is possible and change is achievable. Learn More

People

CVT experts are dedicated professionals who work in locations in Africa, the Middle East and the United States to heal the wounds of torture and to bring an end to its use in the world. We bring our commitment, expertise, skills and specialized training to the locations where we can reach the greatest number of survivors of torture possible. Learn More

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is composed of accomplished individuals who bring a wealth of expertise and diverse perspectives to guide our organization towards success. With a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and ethical leadership, our board members play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our organization. Learn More

Financial Information
We take seriously our financial responsibility to you and the survivors we serve. Our goal is to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. To keep you informed, we make our audited financial statements and 990 tax forms available here.
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We are honored to earn the trust and accountability of these respected independent third-party organizations.
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For People Who Work With Survivors
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New Tactics in Human Rights
For Human Rights Defenders
The Center for Victims of Torture is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID number 36-3383933). © 2025 The Center for Victims of Torture. All rights reserved.

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