Building survivor activism: An organisational view

Authors

  • Shameem Sadiq-Tang Freedom from Torture

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v28i2.106853

Abstract

The purpose of this perspectives paper is to share how different models of survivor activism can be built in a clinical charity with a human rights ethos and to set out the value that has come from growing survivor activism organically, based on experiences at Freedom from Torture. 

References

Haoussou K., (2017) Perspective—The long journey to rehabilitation for torture survivors. Torture 27, (1) 66-74.
Torture Journal Issue 2018-2 published by the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims. Special section: Forced migration and torture: challenges and solutions in rehabilitation and prevention

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Published

2018-07-26

How to Cite

Sadiq-Tang, S. (2018). Building survivor activism: An organisational view. Torture Journal, 28(2), 140–149. https://doi.org/10.7146/torture.v28i2.106853

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 2 (2018): Torture Journal: Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture

Section

Perspectives

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