Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture

Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) is a non-profit that aids victims of torture. The CCVT gives hope after horror

CCVT Mandate:
The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) aids survivors in overcoming the lasting effects of torture and war. In partnership with the community the centre supports survivors in the process of successful integration into Canadian society, works for their protection and integrity and raises awareness of the continuing effects of torture and war on survivors and their families.

Join us for a very important panel on the Crisis in Congo(DRC). Register on Eventbrite!
04/01/2025

Join us for a very important panel on the Crisis in Congo(DRC). Register on Eventbrite!

Happy February!! Here is a sneak peek at our February activities
02/03/2025

Happy February!!

Here is a sneak peek at our February activities

Join us as we honor Black history, celebrate resilience, and inspire change! 🌟✊🏾 CCVT Black History Month Celebration – ...
01/27/2025

Join us as we honor Black history, celebrate resilience, and inspire change! 🌟✊🏾
CCVT Black History Month Celebration – All are welcome! 🖤

January is here, and so are our latest updates!Check the CCVT office calendar to stay in the loop with what’s happening ...
01/15/2025

January is here, and so are our latest updates!
Check the CCVT office calendar to stay in the loop with what’s happening this month. Most activities are for our service users ONLY.

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194 Jarvis Street 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON
M5B2B7

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+14163631066

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CCVT is a non-profit, registered charitable organization. Founded in 1977, it was incorporated in 1983. CCVT is the second-oldest centre of its kind in the world.

Torture is not a modern day phenomenon; it has been practiced almost from the beginning of civilization. Torture is now illegal under both national and international law.

There are United Nations agreements dealing specifically with torture. (The United Nations Convention Against Torture came into force on June 26, 1987). Even so, modern day torture is widespread and systematically practiced in two-thirds of the countries in the world. Torture is used to intimidate, punish and control a population. It is a form of punishment, a means of coercion and results in the degradation and dehumanization of individuals and the disenfranchisement of the population. It is used to suppress dissent and generally takes place within a context of tyranny, political violence and repression.