Regions and regional networks
As set out in the IRCT's statutes, the Global Network of Rehabilitation Centres and Programmes of the IRCT is divided into seven voting regions, from which centres can nominate members to the IRCT General Assembly.
The seven IRCT voting regions:
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America & the Caribbean
- Middle East & North Africa
- North America
- Pacific
- Sub Saharan Africa
The regional networks:
Centres and programmes have also formed networks with their regional colleagues in nearly all regions.
While the nature of these networks varies - some are relatively formalised, and others have looser structures - they often provide an excellent forum for facilitating and sharing expertise, developments, knowledge and experiences in the field of rehabilitation of torture survivors. These regional networks are in some cases formally recognised by the IRCT.
The regional networks according to regions are
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America & the Caribbean
Red Latinoamericana y del Caribe de Instituciones de la Salud contra la Tortura, la Impunidad y otras Violaciones a los Derechos Humanos (RedSalud - DDHH) (opens external link)
- Middle East and North Africa
Network of Non-Governmental Centers and Programs Working against Torture in the Middle East and North Africa (AMAN)
- North America
Canadian Network for the Health of Survivors of Torture and Organized Violence
National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs (NCTTP) (opens external link)
- Pacific
The Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT) (opens external link)
