EMPATHY

EMPATHY is a non-governmental, non - profit, professional, independent organization that provides medical and psycho - social and legal support to victims of torture and their family members. It performs a significant role in field of torture prevention and it's persecution in Georgia. In case of necessity, the Center conducts independent medical expertise conclusions, provides forensic medical and psychological/psychiatric expertise... The Center Empathy is the first medical organization that pierced in the penitentiary system since 1999 and successfully operates in this field till nowadays. This activity is unique to any other countries of FSU and East Europe; main activities include Identification, Treatment and Rehabilitation of victims of torture inside the penitentiary system facilities. We also provide assistance to victims of torture in Gali region and Pankisi Gorge; the Centre provides medical and psychological documenting and reporting of torture in accordance with..

Primary location: Tbilisi Georgia