Victims of Torture

Background

Freedom from torture is a universal and a fundamental human right for all, as guaranteed and defined in the UN Convention against Torture.  Indonesia is not an exception.  Survivors of torture live mainly in areas affected by conflict and independence movements.  Of specific note are the provinces of Aceh and Papua.  In both areas people are targeted by pro-government and pro-independence groups.  Support is given to national and local NGOs who are working to provide assistance to survivors of torture and advocate for improved government interventions in legislation and judicial practice.

Project Objectives

To help survivors of torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment recover from their trauma and become functioning individuals in their community by strengthening the capacity of Indonesian NGOs to facilitate programs in awareness raising; medical, legal and psychosocial rehabilitation services and advocacy support.

Project Components

Grant to ICMC to build the capacity of local NGOs in addressing the needs of torture survivors through training, monitoring, networking and provides small grants to NGOs.

Project Focus

1. Identify 8 national and local NGOs committed to providing services to improve the conditions of Survivors of Torture.
2. Facilitate a targeted needs assessment and develop a strategic plan in partnership with each NGO to better identify their strengths, areas of concern, and vision for implementing their respective mandates.
3. Provide training programs in organizational capacity to ensure the sustainability of each NGO.
4. Provide Survivors of Torture technical assistance to increase the professional skills of all NGO staff members
   

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