“The hope is never gone,” said CVT's Ariadna Gudiño, to @sarahmatusek.bsky.social in @csmonitor.bsky.social about clients who’d hoped to seek asylum in the U.S. Her clients fled torture but are now stranded as access to asylum is halted by new Trump policies. www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

No one is immune to torture. Tala was a teacher in Syria. She went to the library to buy gifts for her students but was suddenly detained by regime forces and held in custody. No one deserves to be tortured. Read more about Tala’s story: www.cvt.org/stories/tala...

“Congress must stop writing blank checks for cruelty,” writes CVT's Yumna Rizvi in @thehill.com. She adds, “Every dollar Congress appropriates for Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda sets in motion systems that will be much harder to dismantle in the future.” thehill.com/opinion/immi...

We seek a full-time Payroll Administrator to oversee payroll admin processes & support HR. Ensure compliance with local, state & federal regulations and work with colleagues on accuracy for reporting, processing & audit obligations. 100% remote in 19 US states. dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePor...

📣 We join other members of the civil society #TortureFreeTrade Network in welcoming the publication by the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Alice Edwards, of her Recommendations for a Torture-Free Trade Treaty.

How can practitioners hear from survivors and other affected groups without overclaiming, oversimplifying or causing harm? CVT’s new evidence brief offers methodological guidance grounded in ethics, context and practical constraints. Read more: www.cvt.org/wp-content/u...

The United Nations made it clear: Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to seek asylum from persecution and torture. It is legal for people to seek this protection in the United States.

In the Yazidi community, folk singing is a key cultural tool being used to document the 2014 ISIS genocide & commemorate the victims. CVT's @newtactics.bsky.social has a new article describing how this art is used to create “a living memory of what happened.” www.newtactics.org/tactics/usin...

After state violence, healing is necessary across the community. Steps that help people rebuild and reconnect after trauma include peer support groups, therapy, sharing your story, and use of grounding and coping techniques: getting sleep, nutrition and exercise. www.cvt.org/articles/how...

250+men were deported by the Trump administration & flown to CECOT prison in El Salvador. On release, many described torture and other abuses they survived during their time there. Now, CVT trauma specialists are providing psychotherapy and physiotherapy to survivors. www.cvt.org/what-we-do/h...

Gathering views on justice and accountability is not just about asking questions. It is about asking the right people, in the right way, with attention to risk, access and context. CVT’s new evidence brief offers guidance for practitioners. Read more here: www.cvt.org/wp-content/u...

This article about the pending closure of Bellevue’s survivor of torture program includes information from CVT's Alison Beckman about the critical need for programs dedicated to survivors. prismreports.org/2026/05/14/w...

Read how US funding cuts have impacted refugees and the survivors of torture and human rights abuses among them - including CVT client who lost their care services at our Jordan program.

CVT’s social workers provide mental health services to clients who've survived state violence, & trainings to build trauma-informed skills for professionals who work with people who have survived torture & human rights violations. Read morehttps://www.cvt.org/what-we-do/healing-care/social-work/

When US funding for CVT’s work in Jordan was abruptly pulled, clients were in the middle of care programs. CVT's Osama Ahmad Al-Mohammad speaks in @newyorker.com about clients who came to us for help with serious trauma. “We just left people behind,” Osama said. www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...

Congress demands an end to the administration’s actions impacting Cubans and the use of Guantanamo for migrants. Congresswoman @ramirez.house.gov led a letter to officials calling for end to plans for military action against Cuba. Details in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Twin Cities: If you love soccer and want to help survivors, volunteer as a referee for the summer with CVT United, our fútbol club for people impacted by conflict-related trauma. Must be familiar with soccer, 18+ years old. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm, May 26-Sept. 1. www.cvt.org/get-involved...

Before gathering views on justice and accountability after state violence, consider your goals, constraints, capacity & risks. Different methods generate different kinds of insight. CVT’s new evidence brief has tools & recommendations for choosing the right approach www.cvt.org/wp-content/u...

🪧 Join us in demanding governments take action to regulate the trade in law enforcement equipment that is used for torture: www.amnesty.org/en/petition/... 🤝 #UnitedAgainstTorture #ProtectTheProtest @amnesty.org @omct.social @irct.bsky.social @redress.org @fiacat-org.bsky.social @cvt.org

CVT psychotherapists remind us that healing is a process; it takes time. For this reason, it’s helpful to have reminders of the small, practical steps we can take. After facing the violence of ICE enforcement, many people benefit from coping and grounding techniques. www.cvt.org/articles/how...

As communities seek justice & accountability after state violence, perspectives will vary greatly among the general population, victims & civil society organizations. To make sure people are heard, see our evidence brief on how to gather survivors’ views sensitively: www.cvt.org/wp-content/u...

Over our 40+ years caring for people who've fled torture & persecution, many journalists have come through our doors. All journalists around the world must be free from targeting, persecution, abduction & all forms of silencing. On World Press Freedom Day, and every day, we stand with journalists.

People thought they were safe in the U.S. after they fled violent conflict back home, said CVT's Amal Hassan to @kirstimarohn.bsky.social at @mpr.org. “And then seeing people in America getting gunned down, they had to relive that,” she said. Read more: www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

CVT clinicians tell us that just because a specific threat has moved away or lessened, the mental health symptoms do not necessarily go away. In some cases, those may even get worse. CVT has trauma-informed, proven practices. Read tips for healing: www.cvt.org/articles/how...

What does ethical media engagement look like to survivors of atrocities and sexual violence? CVT’s Yusra Al-Kailani and Shireen, survivors’ rights activist, discuss how survivors experience their stories being gathered and told in this project from Murad Code www.muradcode.com/advice-to-me...

After state violence, many have strong views about justice & accountability. But responses should be informed by the priorities of those most affected. CVT’s new evidence brief offers practical guidance on how to gather stakeholders’ views in context-sensitive ways. www.cvt.org/wp-content/u...

CVT proudly endorsed this bill to end ICE warehouse detention prisons.

If the U.S. government and host cities cannot guarantee the rights and safety of all, the 2026 FIFA World Cup risks falling far short of FIFA’s promise of a safe, welcoming, and inclusive event. https://bit.ly/3Qu51no

"The right to life and due process are fundamental principles of international law," write the authors of this call to end U.S. extrajudicial killings - more than 175 people have been killed in the Caribbean and Pacific. CVT is proud to join this effort to make it stop.

After atrocities have been perpetrated, communities must figure out how to respond, how to heal & how to seek justice. How does civil society center survivors’ voices & understand their priorities? Read our new evidence brief with guidance on accountability methods: www.cvt.org/wp-content/u...

A threat to wipe out "a whole civilization" may amount to a threat of genocide. All parties should respect international law, and those responsible for atrocities should be held accountable. New statement from HRW and 200+ groups, experts:

Meet the team at CVT’s new service in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico! At a meeting with community providers in Nogales, they shared information about the organization and plans for services. Shown: Paulina Morón, Ariadna Gudino, Gabriela Rosales Clark, and Carlos Aceves. www.cvt.org/statements/c...

🎉 NILC President @kicamatos.bsky.social is on @time.com's 2026 list of the 100 most influential people in the world. This is a recognition of Kica’s bold leadership & tireless advocacy in defending immigrants’ rights. We're so grateful to have Kica's leadership at NILC! time.com/collection/1...

The community showed up for CVT clients during the worst of the federal ICE surge – read more about how clients faced Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota: www.cvt.org/articles/the...

“The president has held Guantánamo detention as a threat over the heads of migrants in the United States and now threatens the same over Cubans who may be forced to flee their homes as a result of his own actions,” said CVT's Yumna Rizvi in @commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/news/guantan...

"I no longer wish to live in a country where performative cruelty has become the guiding principle of government." (My latest in @australia.theguardian.com ⬇️) www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

“The United States cannot continue to leverage Guantánamo’s legacy of torture and inhumane treatment to intimidate people seeking safety,” said Yumna Rizvi, as US threatens to detain Cubans in Guantánamo if they begin fleeing conditions caused by the US fuel blockade. www.cvt.org/statements/d...

“The US can provide immediate relief to the Cuban people, but instead is choosing to cause irreparable harm and then double down by threatening detention at Guantánamo for Cubans who need to flee because of his own actions,” said CVT's Yumna Rizvi. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

CVT seeks a telehealth physiotherapist for a 6-month contract. Contribute to the integration of physiotherapy, mental health and human rights sectors in Latin America and the Borderlands. To apply, send CV, letter & salary expectations to [email protected]. Details: www.cvt.org/wp-content/u...

NEW! CVT is open in Nogales, Mexico, for families who attempted to seek asylum in the U.S. We offer psychosocial support & specialized care for both children & adults. CVT's Ariadna Gudino said during hard times, “We are able to provide tools, support and some hope.” www.cvt.org/statements/c...

From Yumna Rizvi, CVT senior policy analyst, in @truthout.org: “This is not accidental. Guantánamo is not just a base; it is a symbol meant to deter and instill fear.”

“Guantánamo is not a hammer to hold over the heads of Cubans or migrants,” writes CVT's Yumna Rizvi as the U.S. threatens to put any Cubans into Guantánamo if they flee deteriorating conditions caused by the US fuel blockade. responsiblestatecraft.org/guantanamo-b...

CVT joins @amnesty-usa.bsky.social and partners in this call for an end to threats of war crimes.

NEW: CVT shares coping strategies that helped during the ICE surge in Minnesota, along with considerations for pursuing justice and accountability. CVT's Yasna Shahbazi says building resilience is like an investment: “We remind ourselves of what we’ve survived.” www.cvt.org/articles/how...

Grateful for media coverage of our letter and hoping it will be of use to anyone in conversation with those who hold the power of the purse: www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04...

Over 100 International Law Experts Warn: U.S. Strikes on Iran Violate UN Charter and May Be War Crimes www.justsecurity.org/135423/profe...

We’re hiring a Bilingual (Spanish) Case Manager for our project in Tucson, working via partner locations in Southern Arizona and telehealth. You’ll provide remote tele-case management to asylum-seeking families as they move throughout the United States. 50% remote. dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePor...

BREAKING: After weeks of organizing, we have reached the majority necessary to force a vote to extend Haiti TPS. Thank you to our coalition and everyone fighting for this critical lifeline for the 350,000 Haitian nationals. Our neighbors are so deserving.

CVT is hiring a part-time psychotherapist in St. Cloud, Minn. On an interdisciplinary team, you’ll serve survivors of torture and family members, providing psychological assessment as well as individual and group therapy. 24 hours/week with 60% remote. Apply: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/cvt/CANDIDAT...

Join us! CVT is hiring a Grants Accountant to facilitate financial components of grants through proposal budgeting, ongoing monitoring and monthly close accounting, reporting and audit. 100% remote in the U.S. Click to read more and to apply: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/cvt/CANDIDAT...