Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture

Contract Title Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture (URVT) II UNVFT Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture (URVT) III Contract Number YA/ETΠ/2005/3 07/CYP/LS/400(b) YA/ETΠ/2007/4 ADD UNVFT Funding Period 01/07/2006-31/12/2007 01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008 01/05/2010-30/06/2010 Funding Agency Cyprus Government and European Fund Total Cost £41,225 £70,746 €101,995 €30,515 €44,104. Website http://www.urvt.org/

Overall Objective

URVT’s mission is to assist victims of torture by providing multidisciplinary treatment and rehabilitation services and also to raise public awareness of issues concerning torture and rehabilitation. Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture (URVT) II - The Unit for Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture is a project funded by the European Refugee Fund and the Republic of Cyprus, through the Asylum Service - Ministry of the Interior. The project has been initiated in 2006 and has since been funded consecutively. The unit supports and promotes the empowerment and rehabilitation of torture victims with a focus on refugees and asylum seekers. URVT’s mission is to assist victims of torture by providing multidisciplinary treatment and rehabilitation services and also to raise public awareness of issues concerning torture and rehabilitation.

Activities/Services

• Medical treatment
• Psychological support
• Legal counselling
• Social Support

Results

The Project being now in the second year of its operation has rehabilitated more than 30 individuals, some of whom are still being supported and some have received asylum on the grounds of humanitarian principles. The Unit has also made substantial work in the field of raising public awareness within the society.