Campaign Against Torture

Campaign Against Torture

In response to the systematic infliction of psychological and physical torture by US forces, PHR's Campaign Against Torture seeks to restore the US commitment against torture, to ensure humane treatment of detainees, and to protect US health personnel from complicity in mistreatment and harm.

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Stephen Xenakis, MD

Retired Brigadier General

"Medical personnel have a duty to serve as a check to the line command and investigators, and as a constant reminder that all soldiers – even the enemy captured in combat – should be treated with dignity and humanely."



 

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PHR Members Dr. Allen Keller and Dr. Stephen Xenakis Speak out against CIA "Enhanced Interrogation Program"


PHR President Reports on APA Meeting

In an email to members of PHR's Campaign Against Torture, PHR President Len Rubenstein discussed a decision made by the American Psychological Association at its recent annual meeting to ban participation by psychologists in interrogations involving 20 specific torture techniques.


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