Our Mission, Vision, and Values

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

CVT’s Strategic Plan, 2023-25

The Center for Victims of Torture developed the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan below in order to build on our current work and maximize our impact as we continue to build an increasingly global organization. Please take a moment to read how we plan to adapt to ever-changing circumstances and pursue opportunities to work toward a future in which torture ceases to exist, human rights are universally respected and protected, and survivors have hope for a new life.