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Tag Archives: Torture Awareness Month
Torture Awareness Toolkit Available for June
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): Our plans for Torture Awareness Month are in full gear and we are looking forward to many congregations, campus ministries and other faith-based groups and organizations participating this year. As you requested, … Continue reading
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Tagged solitary confinement, Torture Awareness Month, U.S. sponsored torture
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Sign Up for Torture Awareness Month Toolkit
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): June is Torture Awareness Month, and NRCAT is putting final touches on a toolkit to help congregations and religious organizations observe the month. This year’s theme is “Healing a Culture of Torture,” … Continue reading
National Week of Action on Torture—June 22-29
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) is joining with a national coalition of religious and human rights groups in a National Week of Action Against Torture, Guantanamo and the NDAA. Co-sponsoring … Continue reading
Repairing the Brokenness: A Faithful Response to US-Sponsored Torture
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): The recent public debate about the possible role of torture in locating Osama bin Laden makes NRCAT’s new video resource particularly timely. The video has been receiving enthusiastic reviews from people … Continue reading
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Tagged Commission of Inquiry, NRCAT, Torture Awareness Month, U.S.-sponsored torture
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Plan for Torture Awareness Month in Your Congregation
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): It’s time to begin planning for June’s Torture Awareness Month (http://www.nrcat.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=298&Itemid=219) activities for your congregation and/or religious organization. NRCAT will be providing a number of useful resources to help you prepare. … Continue reading
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Tagged healing from torture, NRCAT, torture accountability, Torture Awareness Month
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Taking Off the Hood
Pittsburgh Against Torture will host a coffee house discussion entitled “Taking Off the Hood” on Tuesday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House, 4836 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh. This event is being held at part of Torture Awareness … Continue reading
Public Witness on Torture—June 11, Washington, DC
The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) will sponsor a religious public witness at the White House on June 11 about noon to help launch Torture Awareness Month and bring a message about the urgent need for a Commission of … Continue reading