You may not know it, but June 26 is United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. It was on this day 25 years ago, that an international treaty banning torture, cruel inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment went into effect. Our country is a signatory to this treaty and played a central role in its drafting.
As a physician who cares for torture survivors from all over the world, this June 26 is particularly meaningful. Unlike one...
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