Center for Information & Documentation
Educational materials, research, and documentation about torture, rehabilitation, and the legal framework for protecting human rights.
Defining Torture
According to Article 1 of the UN Convention against Torture, torture is any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for purposes such as obtaining information or a confession, punishment, intimidation, coercion, or discrimination, when inflicted by or at the instigation of a public official.
About Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of torture survivors requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach that addresses the physical, psychological, social, and legal dimensions of trauma. Evidence-based methods including CBT, EMDR, and narrative therapy are combined with medical treatment and social reintegration support.
Legal Framework
Key international instruments include the UN Convention against Torture (UNCAT), the Optional Protocol (OPCAT), the Istanbul Protocol for documentation of torture, and relevant European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence. Moldova is a signatory to these instruments.
Trainings
RCTV Memoria conducts training programs for professionals working with torture survivors, including healthcare workers, psychologists, social workers, legal professionals, and law enforcement officials. Our trainings cover trauma-informed care, Istanbul Protocol application, and EMDR techniques.
Case Studies
Documented cases demonstrating the impact of torture on individuals and the effectiveness of multidisciplinary rehabilitation approaches. These studies contribute to the global body of knowledge on torture rehabilitation and inform best practices.
Beneficiaries' Stories
First-hand accounts from beneficiaries who have gone through our rehabilitation programs. These testimonials (shared with consent) illustrate the journey from trauma to recovery and the transformative power of comprehensive rehabilitation support.
Publications
RCTV Memoria publishes research, reports, and educational materials related to torture prevention and victim rehabilitation. For access to our publications, please contact us.