Sisters Currently Ministering in Washington D.C.
Archdiocese of Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Sr. Dianna Ortiz - Sabbatical
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The Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition International (TASSC) is the only organization founded by and for torture survivors. The mission of TASSC is to end the practice of torture wherever it occurs and to empower survivors, their families and communities wherever they are.
WHO WE ARE/CORE VALUES:
TASSC is a coalition of torture survivors, representing countries and ethnic groups throughout all parts of the world. The following principles guide our actions. We believe that:
- TASSC survivor-advocates must build solidarity with other advocacy groups and the global community of survivors
- Family members as well as survivors of all forms of torture, ill-treatment and political violence are invited to join the global movement for the abolition of torture
- TASSC is concerned not only with the prevention of torture but also addresses its aftermath, the individual survivor, family, community, and society
- The voices of all survivors must be heard equally in TASSC's decision-making
WHAT WE DO / GOALS:
- Create a world-wide network of International Communities of Healing for torture survivors and their families
- Influence domestic and international policy through advocacy, social action, public testimony, and targeted media campaigns
- Monitor human rights violations in nations where TASSC members may be at risk
- Operate Helping Hands, a direct assistance program for survivors
- Coordinate the annual United Nations International Day in Support of Torture Victims and Survivors (June 26th)
- Speak out personally to the public through the Truth Speakers program.
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