CVT In the News
-
From ethnic turmoil to vibrant diversity, trio helped Pelican Rapids transform its culture
This article by reporter Sharon Schmickle profiles three leaders who helped Pelican Rapids embrace rapid change in the mid-1990s. CVT is mentioned as a group that helped local leaders understand the trauma some newly arrived refugees experiences.
Source: MinnPost.com
Date: 08/17/2011 -
Editorial: A Minnesota plea for relief in Somalia
This editorial describes the work of Somalis and organizations based in Minnesota to send relief to Somalis suffering from drought, famine and violence in their home country and the refugee camps in Dadaab, Kenya.
Source: StarTribune
Date: 08/16/2011 -
The U.S. Committed Torture. Was it Worth It?
On TIME magazine's Swampland blog, writer Massimo Calabresi share's CVT's knowledge about the effects of mock execution, which includes waterboarding, in this compelling argument against the use of torture.
Source: TIME
Date: 08/02/2011 -
Will Obama Honor Brave Forgotten Heroes?
Writer Nat Hentoff mentions CVT in this column about government officials who spoke out against torture.
Source: CATO Institute
Date: 07/06/2011 -
"As Full Rehabilitation as is Possible": Do Torture Survivors Have a Right to Care?
Cosponsored by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and CVT, this panel featured Dr. Elizabeth Lira, Center for Ethics, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago, Chile; Juan E. Méndez, American University – Washington College of Law; Lorne W. Craner, International Republican Institute; Douglas A. Johnson, Center for Victims of Torture.
Source: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Date: 06/23/2011 -
For torture victims, flowers, laughter and country music
Jim Foti, CVT volunteer, wrote this beautiful piece about working with torture survivors at CVT.
Source: StarTribune
Date: 06/22/2011 -
Amman: Iraqi refugees and hangin' with Fulbrighters
Luke Wilcox, communications director for the Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project, writes about his visit with CVT-Jordan and the on-going crisis of Iraqi refugees.
Source: Twin Cities Daily Planet
Date: 06/21/2011 -
A 'silly' debate about torture? What a senseless argument
Pete Dross, CVT Director of Policy and Development, writes about the torture debate in this op-ed.
Source: StarTribune
Date: 05/13/2011 -
Tugging at Threads to Unspool Stories of Torture
A New York Times article about CVT delves into the difficult and painful story of Iraqi refugees brutalized by torture and war. “Tugging a Thread to Unspool Stories of Torture” tells of three survivors who have sought help from CVT to rebuild lives devastated by torture.
Source: The New York Times
Date: 05/03/2011 -
Violence in Ivory Coast Strikes Fear Among Liberians Here
CVT Executive Director Douglas A. Johnson is quoted in this article about Liberian immigrants and their temporary protected status.
Source: New America Media
Date: 03/26/2011
Pages
Media Contact
Pam McCurdy
Media Relations Strategist
pmccurdy [at] cvt.org