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The government's new immigration Bill scraps some of the worst previous laws, but other parts are worrying. Here's everything you need to know.

As a teacher, Janet worked with students, helping them learn and grow. Now, she is committed to helping torture survivors rebuild their lives by leaving a gift in her Will.

Ahlam Souidi is a senior community worker. She tells the story of the Women's Group and some of those who are helped by it.

To mark Mother's Day, read this short poem from Aso, a torture survivor and member of Write to Life.

Barin was leading a happy life in his home country but everything changed when he found himself in the middle of a protest. He was arrested and severely tortured for many days.

Forty years ago today, the UK signed the UN Convention against Torture. The Convention is a landmark document that is a critical tool in the global fight against torture and the struggle for justice and reparation for survivors.

By using counter-terror-style powers to target smugglers, the government will criminalise & endanger refugees fleeing torture.

"Finding Our Ground" is a stabilisation group, co-facilitated by a survivor of torture. Through a collaborative process, the voices and experiences of the survivors were woven into a powerful poem.

Benjamin, who survived torture in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) writes about the crisis engulfing his homeland as he calls on the world not to look away.

Having arrived to the UK for safety, Kolbassia explains why Channel 4’s 'Go Back to Where You Came From' can't convey the true horrors of the journey.

Investigation reveals UK universities are teaching security courses to students from world’s most repressive countries.

When Gulan’s husband died she tried to move on. She found love again, but her own family tortured her when they found out her partner was of a different religion.

Zarin is a single mother to three children. She is still waiting to be granted refugee status in the UK. Every day she is terrified she could be sent back.

Living in unsafe accommodation makes the hard work of rebuilding your life after surviving torture almost impossible, writes Emine.

Waterboarding is a form of torture prohibited under international law. Learn its definition, history, and why Freedom from Torture stands firmly against it.

As Trump begins his second presidency, his disregard for human rights has shown that we must be loud and clear in saying that torture is always wrong.

"I opened my eyes for the first time in this country on a cold drab day in 2013, having fled torture, abuse, detention and a cruel husband in my home country in Africa."

King is a torture survivor based in Newcastle. In her own words, she shares the life-changing impact that Freedom from Torture has had on her and other people seeking safety.

Written in 2009 as part of 'Write to Life', a creative writing group for torture survivors, Hassan shares his experience as a Syrian political prisoner.

Today, torture is still happening all around the world. As a survivor, I’m calling on the UK Government to hold the line when it comes to upholding the absolute ban.