Joint Statement: Commemorating the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
On June 26, the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Kenya Workers Rights and Harmonization Program (KWRHP) stands in solidarity with the Mwatikho Torture Survivors Foundation (MATESOF) and the global network of the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT).
This day serves as a powerful reminder of our shared commitment to a world free from torture and ill-treatment. It is a day to honour the incredible strength of survivors and to reaffirm their fundamental right to rehabilitation and justice.
Torture is a profound violation of human dignity that seeks to destroy an individual’s personality. Its effects ripple through families and communities, leaving deep physical and psychological scars. As an organization dedicated to the holistic well-being and rights of workers, KWRHP recognizes that victims of torture, including trade unionists and human rights defenders, often face significant barriers to re-entering the workforce and rebuilding their lives.
A Shared Mission for Healing and Justice
Our partnership with MATESOF on this day is a natural alignment of our missions. While MATESOF specializes in providing crucial psychosocial support, medical care, and legal aid to survivors of torture, KWRHP contributes its expertise in economic empowerment and workplace reintegration.
Together, we advocate for:
Our amazing team Commemorating the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Standing United Against Torture and for the Right to Rehabilitation
Our Pledge
On this June 26, and every day, KWRHP and MATESOF pledge to continue our collaborative efforts to:
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Amplify the voices of torture survivors.
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Advocate for policies that protect against torture and support survivors.
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Provide integrated services that address the legal, psychosocial, and economic needs of those affected.
We stand united in the belief that healing is possible and that every survivor deserves a future defined by hope, not by their past suffering.
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About the Partners:
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KWRHP champions the rights and welfare of workers in Kenya through legal aid, advocacy, and empowerment programs.
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MATESOF is a dedicated foundation providing holistic rehabilitation services to survivors of torture and organized violence in Kenya.
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The IRCT is a global network of over 160 rehabilitation centers working to end torture and promote victims’ right to rehabilitation.
