THEMATIC REPORT 2017
REDRESS AND REPARATIONS
The work of the IRCT
As a network of some 150 torture rehabilitation centres in more than 70 countries,
the IRCT is the world’s largest membership-based civil society organisation working
in the field of torture rehabilitation and prevention. Its key distinctive feature lies in a
holistic health-based approach to torture rehabilitation. In addition, the organisation
defines itself as private, non-partisan and not-for-profit, as well as being governed by
democratic structures.
The IRCT’s diverse membership shares three common characteristics: each member
is a legally independent organisation that is rooted in civil society; each
provides services to at least 50 torture victims annually; and each is committed
to sharing its experiences throughout the IRCT and beyond. IRCT member
centres stem from all regions of the world. Given the very nature of the organisation,
some of these centres may be newly established, small or fragile from an organisational perspective, while others have long trajectories of public service, appropriate
budgets and solid funding structures. Together the movement is effective in fighting
torture across the globe. The core strength of the movement stems from a triad of
values: Solidarity, Equality and Democracy.
IRCT’s network:
151
73
organizations
countries
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