Center for Victims of Torture

06/19/2026

CVT is hiring an Institutional Giving Officer to advance our institutional fundraising strategy by expanding and strengthening contributed revenue partnerships with private foundations and other philanthropic institutional funders. You’ll help drive revenue diversification, foundation engagement and long-term philanthropic growth. 100% remote in the U.S. Click for details and to apply: https://dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/cvt

06/19/2026

“We did not leave because we wanted to, but because staying was no longer an option, ” a refugee said to Ayman Malhis, MENA senior digital media coordinator, in a new article published by New Tactics in Human Rights in advance of World Refugee Day on 20 June. Ayman writes about the complexity of migration particularly in the Arab region, where many factors lead people to leave home, when they are then confronted with risks and challenges as they travel, followed by difficulties when they reach a destination. “Amid all this complexity, one truth remains clear: behind every number is a human story,” he writes.

Migration in the Arab region reflects the impact of conflict, economic hardship, and climate change. Explore the human stories, challenges, and rights issues shaping migration today.

06/18/2026

CVT was proud to partner with Amani Women Center to offer a wellbeing workshop for women in Clarkston. As part of their Sister Circles series, the team provided tools and insights on understanding trauma and supporting healing and resilience. We send a special thank you to City of Clarkston, GA Government for sponsoring this session!

06/18/2026

Before being resettled into the United States, every refugee undergoes extensive vetting by U.S. government agencies. Refugees are lawfully present and deserve to be treated with respect.

06/17/2026

People who are on legal pathways to becoming a U.S. citizen have lawful presence in the country. This includes refugees and asylum seekers.

06/17/2026

CVT is proud to be included among such esteemed organizations in this article from Global Impact. Thank you very much for sharing the word about work to support refugees.

When people are forced to flee their homes, the journey doesn’t end at safety — it’s only the beginning. Long-term recovery requires access to healthcare, livelihood opportunities, mental health support, and a sense of community.

In our latest blog, we highlight how nonprofits like Anera, International Rescue Committee, Project HOPE, the Center for Victims of Torture, and World Relief are helping refugees rebuild their lives with dignity and resilience. Through these powerful stories, you can see how sustained support can transform futures.

Read the full blog to learn how these organizations are making a lasting impact: https://charity.org/give-global-blog/rebuilding-lives-how-charities-support-refugees-long-after-crisis/

06/16/2026

People say they want immigrants to come into the U.S. the “legal” way. There were legal ways to seek protection in the U.S., but those have largely been closed. And they took years to complete. The Refugee Admissions Program has been shut down, and asylum processes at the border are blocked. These pathways were very slow, but they were legal.

06/15/2026

CVT is delighted to welcome Jared Janeczko as vice president & CFO. He brings CVT a solid background in financial strategy and operational leadership. Sonya Funna Evelyn, president & CEO, commented that Jared’s “skills and expertise will be uniquely valuable to us as we broaden our work to serve as many people whose dignity and humanity have been violated by human rights abuses.” Join us in welcoming Jared!

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06/11/2026

The vetting process that refugees undergo before being admitted to the United States is rigorous and involves many government agencies. Refugees are among the most documented people on earth. However, less than 1% of all refugees are ever resettled to the U.S.

06/10/2026

As CVT expands telehealth services for Syrian survivors, former detainees, family members, as well as human rights defenders in the MENA region, the monitoring and evaluation team conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the model. A new report from the team illustrates how telehealth addresses former barriers and identifies opportunities to strengthen care for people after violent conflict. Read more about the study in our new article.

Back in 2011 as the Syrian war started forcing millions to flee their homes, CVT began extending interdisciplinary mental health, physiotherapy and social work services to Syrians arriving in Jordan