HRFT develops extensive programs on eradication of torture and other ill treatment, mainly in Turkey but also in the world. HRFT brings these projects to life in collaboration with human rights organizations, civil society organizations, human rights defenders, academics, trauma professionals, mental health professionals, physicians, lawyers; through the support of the European Union, Swedish International Development Agency, Sigrid Rausing Fund, Embassy of Norway and United Nations.
HRFT Projects
CONTINUING PROJECTS
Defending freedoms of expression, media, association and assembly for reconstruction of the human rights environment (December 2019)
Strengthening Public Awareness and Action Against Gross and Serious Human Rights Violations Including Torture (January 2019)
Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Survivors (1993)
CONCLUDED PROJECTS
Supporting academics as a human rights actor in a challenging context (December 2017 – December 2019)
Trauma and Human Rights Institute (THRI) as a Civil Society Network (December 2017 – December 2019)
Fighting against torture and other forms of ill-treatment in Turkey, Israel, and Palestine (December 2017 – December 2019)
Istanbul Protocol for Fighting against Impunity for Torture (January 2016 – December 2017)
A Psycho-social Support Program for the Yazidi People (2015-2016)
Fight Against Impunity in Turkey, Palestine and Israel (2013)
Care for Caregiver for Prevention of Secondary Trauma in Diyarbakir (2013-2017)
Effective Protection of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Those in Need of International Protection (2012-2013)
Preparation of an Action Plan for the Responsibilities of the States for the Application of Istanbul Protocol (2012-2015)
Prevention of Torture (2010-2012)
Effective Protection of Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Those in Need of International Protection (2010)
Establishment of a Holistic Program for Coping with the Ongoing Collective Trauma in Turkey (2010-2011)
Bridge of Health Professionals for Peace in Middle East (2010-2011)
Prevention and Monitoring of Torture (2008-2010)
UN Optional Protocol for the Convention Against Torture (2006-2008)
