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The latest updates and first-hand accounts on our work to protect the rights of torture survivors seeking safety in the UK.

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Kolbassia (second from left) speaking in Mexico

"Regaining confidence that many of us lost" - The journey to rehabilitation

Nada's scootathon

Nada is scooting the Clyde for survivors of torture

Writing

"People might feel touched by my story"

Iran

Hamid's story

Photograph of Chaturi

The survivor - Spring 2019

iranian flag

Sinan's story

Eva's Story

"You’re really saving lives" – Eva’s story

Illustration of the DRC

"We have to let the world know what is happening" - Pauline's story

Marsha's Story

My name is Marsha and this is my story

Ali's Story

"Please, keep this place" - Ali's story

Rachel

"Behind the document, there are children suffering" - Rachel's story

Immigration and Enforcement

An inhumane and unworkable immigration detention system: why is the Home Office in denial?

Shadows of a family on a street

Why does torture happen? Five survivors speak out

Senthamil

Senthamil’s story

Patrick and Eddie

Paying it forward - new friends and new futures

Tracy's story freedom from torture

Tracy's story

Birmingham Map

Maps and Therapy

Origami

Origami as therapy

UNGA

Sri Lanka: New UN Human Rights Council resolution must be followed with clear timeline for action

Write to Life Members with Barbara Houseman

Voices that change the world: Write to Life members on recovering their voices

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