Misconceptions and distortions about torture by former Vice President Cheney and other former Bush administration officials are, if nothing else, impressive for their hubris. In a speech last Thursday, Mr. Cheney asserted that "tough" or "enhanced" interrogation methods were legal, essential, effective, and were not torture. Click here to read the rest of Dr. Keller's article on the Huffington Post.

June 26 is the International Day of Support of Victims of Torture.  In conjunction with this day, our ESL and interpreter volunteers planned an event to help raise over $3,000 to purchase Metrocards for clients to use for travel to classes and appointments at the program. Thanks to everyone who came out to make it a successful event.  Thanks especially to our organizers Sarah Benckart, Inbal Samin and Nicole Deutsch who pulled together an excellent party and brought in so many attendees. 

On December 12th, 1997, the UN declared June 26th the International Day of Support for Victims of Torture. This day, guaranteed within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, emphasizes the right of security and personal dignity to all individuals around the world. The main objective of this day is to create solidarity between torture victims, to remind the general public that torture ranks among one of the most heinous and blatant violation of human rights, and to draw attention to the widespread torture still present in the world today. For this reason, every year on June 26th, people take the occasion to announce their opposition to torture.

Misconceptions and distortions about torture by former Vice President Cheney and other former Bush administration officials are, if nothing else, impressive for their hubris. In a speech last Thursday, Mr. Cheney asserted that "tough" or "enhanced" interrogation methods were legal, essential, effective, and were not torture. Click here to read the rest of Dr. Keller's article on the Huffington Post.

June 26 is the International Day of Support of Victims of Torture.  In conjunction with this day, our ESL and interpreter volunteers planned an event to help raise over $3,000 to purchase Metrocards for clients to use for travel to classes and appointments at the program. Thanks to everyone who came out to make it a successful event.  Thanks especially to our organizers Sarah Benckart, Inbal Samin and Nicole Deutsch who pulled together an excellent party and brought in so many attendees. 

On December 12th, 1997, the UN declared June 26th the International Day of Support for Victims of Torture. This day, guaranteed within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, emphasizes the right of security and personal dignity to all individuals around the world. The main objective of this day is to create solidarity between torture victims, to remind the general public that torture ranks among one of the most heinous and blatant violation of human rights, and to draw attention to the widespread torture still present in the world today. For this reason, every year on June 26th, people take the occasion to announce their opposition to torture.

Five runners are preparing to run marathons to raise money for PSOT in the next couple of weeks. Carin Mirowitz and Hattie Hill will run the Columbus Marathon on October 18th, and John Wilkinson and Bethany Hetrick will run the New York Marathon on November 1st. In addition, Elior Shiloh has recently joined forces with the team and will be running the Philly Marathon on November 22nd on behalf of PSOT! Thank you, Elior!

Please come out and support PSOT and our five Marathon Runners at a Happy Hour on Tuesday, October 27th from 7 to 10 P.M.

What: Benefit Mixer

When: Tuesday, October 27 from 7 to 10 pm.

Where: Arctica Bar, Ice Room - 384 3rd Ave between 27th -28th St.

Goal: Raise money to provide medical and mental health care, as well as social and legal services to survivors of torture and war trauma and their family members. 

Who: All friends of PSOT  

On Thursday, October 8, PSOT held its annual benefit in the Old Library at Bellevue Hospital. With your help, over 165 people attended and we raised over $15,000! Cristina Hernandez y Su Grupo International spiced up the evening with salsa and boleros.  Pasang Dolma, a professional Tibetan singer performed for the group as well.  We want to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all who contributed to the evening. The event was only made possible because of your generosity and commitment to our program. We would also like to give a very special thanks to Jane Mayer and Richard Gottfried, our honorees, who both gave eloquent, inspiring speeches concerning advocacy on behalf of survivors of torture.

The money raised from the benefit will ensure that our patients receive the medical, mental health and social services they need in the weeks and months to come. During this time especially, your contributions are greatly appreciated. But it is not too late to support PSOT!  Click on the link to the left to make a donation

Misconceptions and distortions about torture by former Vice President Cheney and other former Bush administration officials are, if nothing else, impressive for their hubris. In a speech last Thursday, Mr. Cheney asserted that "tough" or "enhanced" interrogation methods were legal, essential, effective, and were not torture. Click here to read the rest of Dr. Keller's article on the Huffington Post.

June 26 is the International Day of Support of Victims of Torture.  In conjunction with this day, our ESL and interpreter volunteers planned an event to help raise over $3,000 to purchase Metrocards for clients to use for travel to classes and appointments at the program. Thanks to everyone who came out to make it a successful event.  Thanks especially to our organizers Sarah Benckart, Inbal Samin and Nicole Deutsch who pulled together an excellent party and brought in so many attendees. 

On December 12th, 1997, the UN declared June 26th the International Day of Support for Victims of Torture. This day, guaranteed within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, emphasizes the right of security and personal dignity to all individuals around the world. The main objective of this day is to create solidarity between torture victims, to remind the general public that torture ranks among one of the most heinous and blatant violation of human rights, and to draw attention to the widespread torture still present in the world today. For this reason, every year on June 26th, people take the occasion to announce their opposition to torture.