Torture

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International Day in Support of Torture Victims and Survivors

Litany
This solemn litany remembers all those who are involved in the heinous act of torture, from the individuals who engage in torture to those who are victims and survivors.

I Am Miriam

Video
Visit the Against Humanity website to view the anti-human trafficking video I Am Miriam, which tells the story of a 26-year-old Ethiopian woman who underwent sex trafficking as she sought asylum from...
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Students Speak Out Against Torture

Fact Sheet & Handout
This printable brochure from the Catholic social teaching perspective was researched, designed, and written by four high school juniors at Georgetown Visitation Prep in Washington, D.C. to inform...
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Torture Affects Everyone - International Day for Torture Victims and Survivors

Prayer Service
The Prayer Service for June 26, United Nations Day in Support of Torture Victims and Survivors, reminds us that more than 100 governments around the world still violate the dignity of human beings....
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For the Tortured: Good Friday is Every Day

Prayer
Torture leaves lasting marks; we pray for the healing of the physical and emotional scars that so many bear.  

The Crucified Christ in Our Midst

This reflection invites us to “take notice” of the Crucified Christ in our midst and the pressing needs, and concerns facing our sisters and brothers throughout our...
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E-Team

In their award-winning documentary E-Team, directors Katy Chevigny and Ross Kauffman tell the stories of four human rights activists who travel to some of the most dangerous places in the world in...
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Prayers: Empathy Without Borders and Planting Seeds of Right Relationships

Prayer
While the disappearance, torture, and murders by Latin American governments are hopefully in the past, the U.S. former School of the Americas, which trained so many of those responsible for these...
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Guantánamo Brothers, Forgive Us

On June 26th, the U.N. International Day in Support of Victims and Survivors of Torture, we pause to reflect on the horrors of torture in today's world. This prayer invites us to search our souls and...
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The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler tells the story of a woman who saved 2,500 children from likely death during the Holocaust. This discussion guide draws out key themes of Catholic social...
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Guatemalan Genocide Trials

Uncover insightful resources on the Guatemalan genocide trials, a pivotal chapter in the history of human rights advocacy. These materials provide a deep dive into the quest for justice...
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Guantánamo: Forgiveness, Justice, and Mercy

Prayer Service
The situation at the detention center at Guantánamo Bay is dire. More than 100 prisoners continue to be detained without charge, trial, or prospect of release. Prayer and action are needed.