Center for Victims of Torture Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsMinnesota, United States201-500 Employees
The Center for Victims of Torture is an international nonprofit focused on healing survivors of torture and preventing torture worldwide. It provides direct clinical care to individuals who have experienced torture, partners with organizations around the world to prevent and treat torture, and engages in advocacy for human rights and the elimination of torture. The organization’s mission centers on healing the wounds borne by individuals, their families, and their communities, and it seeks to end torture globally. CVT is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with offices in Washington, DC and Atlanta, and maintains a presence abroad in Jordan, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. A recent development noted in its news updates is the appointment of Léonce Byimana as director of U.S. clinical programs, effective March 1, 2022.