Torture Survivor Medical Forensics & Physical Rehabilitation Unit
Providing medical documentation and rehabilitation for torture survivors within the human rights accountability framework.
Unit Mission
The Torture Survivor Medical Forensics & Physical Rehabilitation Unit provides medical documentation and physical rehabilitation for torture survivors — applying the Istanbul Protocol to document torture evidence, providing physical and psychological rehabilitation, and supporting accountability mechanisms within the human rights justice framework. The unit applies forensic medicine, rehabilitation medicine, and human rights documentation to serve survivors of state-sponsored and non-state torture, providing both clinical care and the forensic evidence needed for justice.
Key Functions
Medical Documentation
Documenting torture evidence using the Istanbul Protocol — conducting comprehensive medical and psychological examinations, documenting sequelae, and producing medico-legal reports that support accountability mechanisms.
Physical Rehabilitation
Providing physical rehabilitation for torture sequelae — treating musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, and neurological damage resulting from torture, and delivering physical therapy to restore function.
Psychological Recovery
Supporting psychological recovery from torture — providing trauma-focused psychotherapy, managing PTSD and depression, and delivering the long-term psychological support needed for torture survivors to rebuild their lives.
Operational Capabilities
Human Rights, Justice & Protection Directorate
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