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When Listening Saves Lives: VTC36’s Turning Point with Cedar Centre

When Listening Saves Lives: VTC36’s Turning Point with Cedar Centre February 27, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:58 am VTC36 is a 37-year-old Syrian woman living in northern Lebanon. She speaks of her life as if recounting layers of accumulated pain of a childhood that never knew safety...

A New Enforced Disappearance Case in Lebanon and Cedar Centre Takes Action

A New Enforced Disappearance Case in Lebanon and Cedar Centre Takes Action January 19, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:24 am Background This case concerns UNVT-0017, a 32-year-old Syrian daily worker residing in Jib Jannine, Western Bekaa, Lebanon. On 14 October 2025, he was arrested at his...

Despite Lebanon’s International Commitments: Continuation of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Against Lebanese Citizen UNVT-0020

Despite Lebanon’s International Commitments: Continuation of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Against Lebanese Citizen UNVT-0020 January 8, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 8:53 am Introduction This case concerns the enforced disappearance and abduction of a 30‑year‑old Lebanese citizen...

In the Face of Torture and Legal Neglect: Cedar Centre Defends the Rights of the Detained Minor!

In the Face of Torture and Legal Neglect: Cedar Centre Defends the Rights of the Detained Minor! December 15, 2025 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 12:12 pm Background UNVT_0011 is a 16-year-old Lebanese boy detained in connection with a theft case in Tripoli, northern Lebanon. He reported being...

Case VTC25-003: Assault and Torture Following a Traffic Dispute Injuries Documented After Death Threats

Case VTC25-003: Assault and Torture Following a Traffic Dispute , Injuries Documented After Death Threats November 6, 2025 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:28 am Incident Overview:Case VTC25-003 involves a 50-year-old Lebanese firefighter who was violently assaulted following a dispute over right...

The Cedar Rehabilitation Center Opens Its Doors: From the Wounds of Torture to Healing – Case X between Pain and Support

The Cedar Rehabilitation Center Opens Its Doors: From the Wounds of Torture to Healing – Case X between Pain and Support November 5, 2025 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:58 am 08/05/2025 Background In early 2025, the parents of Case VTC(X) turned to the Rehabilitation Center for Victims of Torture...