Survivors of Torture Rewrite the Rules Banning It

Torture survivors face lasting effects after their physical wounds have healed. They often experience stigma, economic struggles, and permanent disabilities. Additionally, they may have fractured relationships and struggle to be believed and access care. The impact of torture is not limited to the time it occurs, but rather continues long after. Survivors have spoken out about their ongoing struggles, including the fight to secure justice. Further information on the experiences of torture survivors and their efforts to create a global Charter of Rights is available from the U.N. special rapporteur on torture.