Our experts and leaders are available for media interviews. Some topics include torture, torture survivors, healing, mental health, seeking asylum, human rights defenders, rehabilitative care, public policy, Guantanamo, and more.

Center for Victims of Torture

Dr. Simon Adams

President & CEO

Léonce Byimana

Director of U.S. Clinical Programs

U.S. Clinical Operations

Leora Hudak

Migration Partnerships Program Manager

Policy Advocacy

Yumna Rizvi

Senior Policy Analyst

Scott Roehm

Director of Global Policy and Advocacy

New Tactics in Human Rights

Noor Zada

Global Program Manager

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Overcoming Differences and Prioritizing Self-Care at Casa Alitas

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Toward UDHR 100: How Do We Reduce Global Displacement and Uphold Human Rights?

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Displacement as a determinant of mental health: CVT Ethiopia and suicide prevention

The Disappeared and the Importance of Community

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Center for Victims of Torture Providing Support to Newly-Released Nicaraguan Political Prisoners

Center for Victims of Torture Responds to Plea Agreement for Guantánamo Detainees

CVT Honors Shelter for Asylum Seekers with Annual Eclipse Award

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The Positive Impact of Daily Well-Being Practices on Individual Veterinary Professionals’ Professional Quality of Life

Rights Groups Oppose Recent Remarks Targeting the Haitian Immigrant Community

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An Ending to Great Work, Room for Even More: CVT Ethiopia-Amhara’s Alemwach Site Closure

On the Ground with ‘Wounded Healers’ in Ethiopia

Tele-Mental Health Training and Support for Survivors and Activists

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