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Statement of U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin

  Statement of U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin

On the Occasion of the International Day for the Victims of Torture

June 28, 2008 

This week, we observe the International Day for the Victims of Torture.

As a member of the Helsinki Commission for many years, and now it's Co-Chairman, I have long seen the pernicious effects of torture in many places around the globe.  Torture breaks the human spirit and robs men, women and children of their human dignity.  Indeed, that is truly its intended purpose.

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MISSION

The Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition International (TASSC) is the only organization founded by and for torture survivors. The mission of TASSC is to end the practice of torture wherever it occurs and to empower survivors, their families and communities wherever they are.

WHO WE ARE/CORE VALUES:

TASSC is a coalition of torture survivors, representing countries and ethnic groups throughout all parts of the world.

WHAT WE DO / GOALS:

• Create a world-wide network of International Communities of Healing for torture survivors and their families

• Influence domestic and international policy through advocacy, social action, public testimony, and targeted media campaigns

• Monitor human rights violations in nations where TASSC members may be at risk

• Operate Helping Hands, a direct assistance program for survivors

• Coordinate the annual United Nations International Day in Support of Torture Victims and Survivors (June 26th)

• Speak out personally to the public through the Truth Speakers program. 
  

TASSC is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and operates independently of any ideology, government or economic interest.

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