Contents
Introduction
1
The conference in context: Article 14 and the
right to rehabilitation
2
The right to rehabilitation in country contexts
7
State-led vs NGO-led rehabilitation – Uruguay, Netherlands, Burundi
8
Refugees and Resettlement – Lebanon, USA, Australia
12
Rehabilitation in transitional justice societies – Peru, South Africa
14
Working in challenging environments – Egypt, Russia, Ecuador
16
Region in focus: the Middle East
18
Reflections: Where are we now as a movement?
20
Next steps
24
The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) is an independent, international health-based
human rights organisation, which promotes and supports the rehabilitation of torture victims, promotes access to
justice and works for the prevention of torture worldwide. The vision of the IRCT is a world without torture.
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Vesterbrogade 149, building 4, 3rd floor
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Denmark
Email: irct@irct.org
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