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Healing and Human Rights: A Blog by the Center for Victims of Torture

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Human Rights are for Everyone, Everywhere

Monday, December 10, 2018
Curt Goering, CVT executive director, reflects on the 70th anniversary of Human Rights Day.
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Reducing Stigma: a First Ray of Hope

Monday, December 3, 2018
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Human Rights, Global Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Stigma reduction is integrated into all facets of CVT's centers and programs, around the world.
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Self-Care for Mothers and Aunties in Jordan

Thursday, November 29, 2018
A new workshop hosted by CVT Jordan introduces self-care to women caregivers.
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Welcome Blankets Arrive Just in Time for Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 20, 2018
An artistic collaboration benefits CVT's torture survivor clients.
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After 2018 Midterm Elections, Stay Vigilant

Thursday, November 15, 2018
CVT Executive Director Curt Goering reflects on the recent midterm elections.
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Relieving Suffering for Survivors of Torture

Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Dedan Otieno writes about how his work as psychosocial counselor helps relieve survivors' suffering, as do the actions they then take to help other survivors find care.
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“So Many Highlights”: Reflecting on 15 years of Human Rights Advocacy

Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Nancy Pearson, training manager for New Tactics in Human Rights, reflects on 15 years with the program and its evolution in the MENA region.
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Social Work Expands at CVT’s St. Paul Healing Center

Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Read about plans to expand group treatment options at CVT's St. Paul clinic.
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The Minnesota State Fair: Clients and Volunteers Reflect

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Uplifting anecdotes from CVT volunteers about accompanying clients to the Minnesota State Fair
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Remembering a Young Torture Survivor on the Declaration’s 70th Anniversary

Thursday, October 18, 2018
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Human Rights, Global Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Darlene Lynch, head of external relations at CVT Atlanta, remembers a young survivor and his right to live a life without torture.
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