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[Center for Victims of Torture @CVTorg]

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.

[Simon Adams @SAdamsR2P]

#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 ⬇️

[Center for Victims of Torture @CVTorg]

"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

[Leon @leonceby]

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

[Leon @leonceby]

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.

[Center for Victims of Torture @CVTorg]

A brilliant meeting! Members of CVT’s U.S. Clinical Programs met this week in St. Paul to strategize and discuss their work. We are proud of the extraordinary work of this team!
#healing #clinicians #counseling @leonceby

[Human Rights Watch @hrw]

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.

https://t.co/UvecuIH5ak

[Center for Victims of Torture @CVTorg]

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

[Leon @leonceby]

"To the embodiment of unconditional love and strength, the heart of our lives, happy Mother's Day."

Art: Leonce B. (Midjourney)

[Center for Victims of Torture @CVTorg]

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. https://t.co/1StcWF3zOE

[Center for Victims of Torture @CVTorg]

. @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:
https://t.co/90HRNaPZr8

[Center for Victims of Torture @CVTorg]

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: https://t.co/FP2BYk9Vsh

[Leon @leonceby]

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

[Kathryn Hampton @Kathryn_Opal]

Immigration judges, an asylum officer, attorneys and clinicians brought multi-sectoral expert perspectives to provide guidance on Istanbul protocol evaluations for the US immigration system

Free access until June 14, 2023 here:
https://t.co/1LMQvbdR4K

[The Associated Press @AP]

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." https://t.co/fJB7jKJ4Ib

[Straight Talk Africa @VOAStraightTalk]

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. https://t.co/93HgwPItKL

[Center for Victims of Torture @CVTorg]

“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. https://t.co/RxJE1mCGqS

[Center for Victims of Torture @CVTorg]

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
https://t.co/ww2r1XoTqo

[Straight Talk Africa @VOAStraightTalk]

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. https://t.co/sbqq1BTc0s

[Straight Talk Africa @VOAStraightTalk]

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). https://t.co/8OIcVCavV9

[Leon @leonceby]

The Center for Victims of Torture is hiring: Rapid Response Case Management Consultancy (Bilingual English/Spanish) https://t.co/k5chCpGqdQ

[Center for Victims of Torture @CVTorg]

“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. https://t.co/UfEhJunyIK