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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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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?

Senthamil

Senthamil’s story

Shadows of a family on a street

Why does torture happen? Five survivors speak out

Patrick and Eddie

Paying it forward - new friends and new futures

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

Music instruments used for therapy at Freedom from Torture

Music therapy, a safe space to process feelings, emotions, trauma

Artwork

Loneliness, by Kayitesi

Woman sitting in a therapy session

The challenges and triumphs of working with young survivors of torture

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