UN International Day in
Support of Victims of Torture
June 26, 2009
 
 

First observed in 1998, this Day was chosen because on 26 June 1987, the UN Convention Against Torture came into force - and on 26 June 1948 the United Nations Charter was signed.

"This is a day on which we pay our respects to those who have endured the unimaginable. This is an occasion for the world to speak up against the unspeakable. It is long overdue that a day be dedicated to remembering and supporting the many victims and survivors of torture around the world."
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Tampa Bay Event

Journey to Asylum

Wednesday June 24th, 2009
1pm- 5pm
St. Anthony's Outpatient Center at Carillon
900 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716

In commemoration of the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Florida Center for Survivors of Torture, sponsored by Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc.is presenting Journey to Asylum.

Uwe Jacobs, Ph D , Clinical Director for Survivors International in San Francisco, California, will present promising practices in conducting psychological evaluations for affidavits and expert testimony for asylum seekers.

Download and Print Save the Date Flyer

Please contact Ann Marie Winter for more information at
(727) 450-7283 or awinter@gcjfs.org

Miami-Dade Event

UN Day Picnic

Saturday, June 27, 2009
11am - 2pm
Haulover Park
10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33108
Shelter #1

In observance of this special day, Florida Center for Survivors of Torture invites clients, family and friends to join us in honoring the resiliency and strength of all the survivors of torture worldwide.

Please contact Mitsouko Chatelain for more information at
(305) 805-5060 or mchatelain@gcjfs.org