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Cedar Centre for Legal Studies Opens a Rehabilitation Center for Victims of Torture in Tripoli, North Lebanon
07/03/2025
07/03/2025
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) is opening its Rehabilitation Center for Victims of Torture in Tripoli, North Lebanon. Officially launching in December 2024, this center marks a significant step in CCLS’s commitment to providing essential support and services to individuals who have endured torture and ill-treatment.
Guided by a firm dedication to human rights and social justice, the center offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to help survivors rebuild their lives. Services include medical consultations, physiotherapy, psychological support, legal assistance, access to essential medicines, diagnostic tests, and tailored treatment plans. CCLS’s specialized team ensures that survivors receive holistic and survivor-centered care that promotes physical, psychological, and social well-being.
Services Offered:
- Medical Consultations: A general practitioner provides ongoing healthcare, addressing injuries and long-term health consequences resulting from torture.
- Physiotherapy: Specialized sessions help survivors restore mobility, strength, and overall physical well-being.
- Psycho-Social Support: Social workers and psychologists offer individualized psychosocial sessions to assist survivors and their families in coping with trauma and rebuilding resilience.
- Legal Assistance: CCLS’s legal team provides pro bono representation and legal guidance to detainees and torture survivors in accordance with Lebanon’s Anti-Torture Law No. 65/2017, ensuring their rights are upheld and justice is pursued.
CCLS firmly believes in a holistic approach to rehabilitation. Beyond medical and psychological care, the center empowers survivors through legal advocacy, equipping them with the necessary tools to reclaim their dignity and reintegrate into society.
This initiative reaffirms CCLS’s unwavering dedication to upholding human rights and the dignity of all individuals. By fostering a safe and supportive environment, the center aspires to be a beacon of hope and resilience for those it serves.
