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A word from CVT’s @leonceby as detainees are freed from Sednaya: "Heartbroken and outraged after seeing the horrific images and hearing testimonies from Sednaya Prison in Syria. The brutality endured by those tortured and killed cannot go unanswered. Survivors and their families deserve justice and access to rehabilitation.” In this important moment, we appreciate the steadfast work of our partners at @sednayamissing as they care for former detainees and families.

#Sednaya prison and #Syria have been liberated. This week is also the 40th anniversary of the Convention Against Torture. Thinking of friends who are survivors of Sednaya, and other colleagues who disappeared into the darkness, never to return. #EndImpunity ⬇️

"Proud to work with our experienced & dedicated staff at Proyecto Mariposa in Tucson. Despite the recent government restrictions on asylum, our team remains strong & committed to providing essential case management & mental health services to the most vulnerable asylum seekers. A huge thank you to our collaborators at Casa Alitas and Catholic Communities Services of Southern Arizona for their unwavering support. Together, we continue to make a difference!” @Leonceby #ProjectoMariposa #AsylumSeekers #MentalHealth #CommunitySupport #CasaAlitas

@CVTorg @SAdamsR2P Great interview. Keep it up Charissa and Simon.

Get to know psychotherapist Charissa Cable as she talks with CEO @SAdamsR2P about her work at Healing Hearts in #SaintPaulMN and beyond. Part 1 #HumanRights #psychotherapy #Healing #Hope #cvtconvos #Nonprofits #Mentalhealth

I'm incredibly humbled to lead such a talented, diverse, and multidisciplinary team. Our singular focus is to offer humane and comprehensive healing services through both clinical and community avenues. Thank you to everyone who contributes to this extraordinary work each day.

Saudi border guards killed at least hundreds of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers who tried to cross the Yemen-Saudi border earlier this year. Saudi authorities should immediately revoke any policy to use lethal force on migrants and asylum seekers. hrw.org/news/2023/08/2…

The audience heard a moving speech from @leonceby learned more about CVT’s services, and received an overview on the asylum process from GAIN @CvtGeorgia

"To the embodiment of unconditional love and strength, the heart of our lives, happy Mother's Day." Art: Leonce B. (Midjourney)

Twin Cities! The CVT United soccer club for individuals impacted by war trauma & conflict is starting up! No cost, no prior soccer experience needed. If you’d like to join, come to the orientation TUESDAY MAY 16, 3 pm CVT St. Paul Healing Center. cvt.org/Community

. @Paulina_VV interviewed @leonceby She wrote: "Byimana added that while many of the dissidents are struggling with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, the organization has had trouble finding medical care for them.” Read all here: washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/05…

We’re hiring in St. Paul! We seek a Program Manager & Clinician for our Healing Hearts program to provide team leadership, program mgmt & clinical mental health services (psychotherapy or social work). In this role, you’ll ensure smooth operation and delivery of services for clients who are survivors of torture and trauma. 40% remote. Details: bit.ly/3pef16I

I am glad to have participated in this paper, regarding guidance on Istanbul Protocol Evaluations for the US Immigration System

At least 150 civilians may have been killed and many others injured in violence in northern Burkina Faso, says the United Nations, which is now calling for an investigation into what it called the “horrific killing of civilians." apnews.com/article/burkin…

NAIROBI — Kenyan President William Ruto has warned that the Sudan crisis shows a systematic pattern of "atrocities against humanity" and could degenerate into a regional disaster. dlvr.it/SmlhNS

“Supporting Newly Arrived Nicaraguans to Their Destinations & Beyond,” by @leonceby director of U.S. clinical programs, about CVT’s rapid-response care for the 222 Nicaraguans who were released from prison and flown to the United States. cvt-communications.medium.com/supporting-new…

We are hiring. Some remote: Clinic Operations Coordinator Clarkston, GA Program/Project Coordinator - Atlanta S'gaw Karen Interpreter (Part-Time) Saint Paul, MN Strategic Partnerships Officer Targeted Case Manager (TCM) Supervisor (Part-time) St. Paul, MN cvt.simplicant.com

Tunisia's president on Thursday repeated his assertion that an increase of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa was part of a conspiracy to change his country's demographics while denying criticism by rights groups that his views were racist. dlvr.it/SjvCVS

The U.N. refugee agency said Friday the organization and its partners are seeking $605 million to assist Congolese refugees across Africa, as security worsens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). dlvr.it/SjZYWS

The Center for Victims of Torture is hiring: Rapid Response Case Management Consultancy (Bilingual English/Spanish) cvt.simplicant.com/jobs/47764-rap…

“The estimated level of need is at least five times higher than we support,” said @leonceby director of U.S. clinical services for the Center for Victims of Torture, which operates clinics in Arizona, Georgia & Minnesota. apnews.com/article/health…