Press Releases
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CVT Denounces New Barriers to Seeking Asylum in the U.S.
Posted: 05/12/2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. and TUCSON, Ariz. Read More ⇒
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CVT Mourns the Passing of Mark Jacobson, Long-time Board Member
Posted: 05/02/2023
CVT issued this statement in response to news of the death of Mark Jacobson, a long-time board member and leader. Read More ⇒
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CVT Applauds New UN Study on Global Trade in Goods Used for Torture
Posted: 03/14/2023
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Center for Victims of Torture Responds to Memphis Police Beating Video
Posted: 01/27/2023
CVT issued this statement as video footage was released of the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by police in Memphis. Read More ⇒
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Center for Victims of Torture Opens New Project in Dabat, Ethiopia
Posted: 01/26/2023
CVT today announces the opening of a new healing center in Dabat, Ethiopia, which serves refugees living in the Alemwach refugee site. Read More ⇒
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159 NGOs from Across the Globe Call on President Biden to Close the Guantánamo Detention Facility
Posted: 01/11/2023
On the 21st anniversary of the Guantánamo Detention facility, CVT joined nearly 160 organizations in calling on President Biden to close Guantánamo. Read More ⇒
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New Biden Administration Border Policies Will Continue to Cause Harm to Asylum Seekers
Posted: 01/05/2023
CVT issued this statement in response to President Biden’s announcement of new border policies. Read More ⇒
Media Contact
Pam McCurdy
Media Relations Strategist
pmccurdy [at] cvt.org