For survivors of torture,
the decision to flee their country is not a choice
It’s a decision forced on them by circumstance, under conditions of extreme duress.
CHILDREN
It is shocking to associate children with torture. But it is a reality that many young people around the world suffer from oppression, war and violence, both directly and indirectly.
ADOLESCENTS
At times of conflict and violence, adolescence is no more than an abstract concept. Wars put an early end to childhood.
SENIORS
The longer you’ve lived in one culture, the tougher it is to settle into another. Refugees who are seniors have a particularly difficult time adjusting to their new home.
WOMEN
Women are particulary vulnerable at times of conflict. Whether in prison or in their homes, they are in danger of torture in the form of organized rape and other sexual violence.
TORTURE’S LASTING EFFECTS
Anxiety, depression, irritability, paranoia, guilt, suspiciousness, sexual dysfunction, loss of concentration, confusion, insomnia, nightmares, impaired memory, and memory loss.