Healing and Human Rights: A Blog by the Center for Victims of Torture
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Joseph Wesonga, physiotherapist/trainer, writes about the impact of physical therapy at CVT Kakuma.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2018
For Christine Bornhofer and her niece, Danielle, crafting DIY heat packs for CVT’s torture survivor clients is a family affair.
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Refugees
Jack Indusa, logistics officer, CVT Nairobi, writes about the complexity and importance of logistics work in Kakuma and Nairobi.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018
(Tekle Tareke) Taktar, member of the Victims of Sinai Torture Association, Adi Harush refugee camp, Ethiopia, wrote this original poem.
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Thursday, July 12, 2018
As part of CVT's Healing Hearts project, a new paper explores how integrated behavioral health care can effectively address the needs of a group of Karen refugee clients.
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Monday, July 9, 2018
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Global Health, Immigration, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Habiba Mohamed, psychosocial counselor, CVT Nairobi, writes about her clients' strength and resilience as they work to restore their lives after torture.
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Thursday, July 5, 2018
Gladwell Lugusa, physiotherapist, CVT Nairobi, writes about the successes and challenges faced by clients who have survived torture, and the ways physiotherapy and counseling go hand in hand.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
All CVT trainers and clinical advisors who are based in Africa are meeting together for a week of learning, sharing, self-care and fun.
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Monday, June 18, 2018
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Human Rights, Immigration, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Curt Goering, CVT executive director, urges people to contact Congress and tell them to end inhumane family separation practices.
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Friday, June 15, 2018
Posted in Washington, D.C., Human Rights
Maggie Mabie, intern for CVT's Washington Office, reflects on the significance of June 20, World Refugee Day.
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