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Sudanese doctor targeted for exposing abuses in Darfur publishes her story
10 Jul 2008 - 08:53
A Darfuri doctor who was tortured for speaking out against the atrocities committed by the Janjaweed militia in the Sudanese conflict will speak publicly about her journey of exile to coincide with the release of her book.
Ill informed Government decisions prolong suffering of torture victims
10 Jul 2008 - 08:48
The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture (MF) has backed calls for "urgent action" to protect torture survivors in the wake of a new report which suggests their suffering is being unnecessarily prolonged because of a lack of understanding among Government decision-makers.
Legislation to protect vulnerable children must be implemented without delay
7 Jul 2008 - 11:36
Proposed legislation that would safeguard and promote the welfare of torture surviving children has been welcomed by the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture (MF), which says the law should be enacted without delay.
Substandard systems are failing vulnerable individuals seeking refuge
27 May 2008 - 11:03
The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture has welcomed calls for better screening and support for people seeking refuge in the UK, in the wake of a new report which shows asylum seekers are being let down by substandard systems.
Medical Foundation calls for enactment of Torture (Damages) Bill
16 May 2008 - 13:42
Enabling torture survivors to pursue their perpetrators through the UK courts is a move the Government should support as part of its duty to uphold a victim's right to reparation, the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture (MF) says.
Top artists raise awareness and over £10,000 for the MF
2 May 2008 - 14:28
Top musicians helped to highlight the global plight of torture survivors and raised over £10,000 for the MF at its first ever fundraising concert at Shepherds Bush.
MF hosts book launch for post-war novel addressing Guatemalan conflict
18 Apr 2008 - 14:46
"The healing process is not over until the perpetrators of pain are healed and ask for forgiveness," said author Ronald Flores at the launch of his novel Final Silence at the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture (MF).
MF credited in groundbreaking new book investigating use of torture in "war on terror"
3 Apr 2008 - 14:04
The author of a groundbreaking new book which accuses key political and academic figures of legitimising the US Government's practice of torture has commended the expertise of the Medical Foundation with his investigation.
Report slams asylum system as "inhumane" and "oppressive"
28 Mar 2008 - 13:43
The findings of an exhaustive report into the UK's asylum system, which has been deemed "inhumane" and "oppressive", echo concerns raised by the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture.
Torture Damages Bill offers hope of justice for victims
17 Mar 2008 - 14:07
Efforts to introduce legislation that would allow torture survivors to hold perpetrators liable for damages in the UK courts has been backed by the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture.