DIGNITY’s mission is to be a leading actor in the global fight against torture. Together with our partners, we develop, promote, and apply research-based knowledge to prevent torture and violence, rehabilitate survivors, and promote justice and accountability. This is how we help protect human dignity around the world.
Founded in 1982, DIGNITY has approximately 150 staff members at its Copenhagen headquarters and around the world, including doctors, lawyers, psychologists, physiotherapists, social workers, anthropologists, public health experts, and development specialists. Our annual turnover is approximately EUR 30 million with major contributions from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Danish health authorities, several other European governments, the European Union, the US government, and international foundations.
DIGNITY collaborates with partner organizations to ensure that people affected by torture and violence are not left behind.
People exposed to torture and other forms of violence and adversity are at a heightened risk of experiencing mental health difficulties including posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. If unaddressed, problems compound over time, widening inequalities, and increasing health and protection needs.
DIGNITY address the gap in the need for mental health and psychosocial support for survivors or torture and other forms of violence from a human rights angle. It is a basic human right to enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. And survivors of torture have the right to receive holistic and effective rehabilitation support for their recovery.
Therefore, it is a vital part of DIGNITY’s mission to help survivors and communities recover physically, mentally, and socially.
DIGNITY works in more than 20 countries providing mental health and psychosocial support for local communities as well as rehabilitation for survivors.
Do you need treatment?
Experiences of war, torture, or fleeing your home can affect both your body and your mind. If you experience one or more of the following symptoms, DIGNITY may be able to help:
- Trouble sleeping or frequent nightmares
- Unexplained physical pain
- Racing thoughts or difficulty finding calm
- Deep fatigue in body and mind
- Feelings of sadness, anxiety, or depression
- Difficulty trusting others or forming relationships
- Sensitivity to sound, light, or touch
- Feeling empty or like life has no meaning
- Flashbacks to traumatic events from your past
If any of these sounds familiar, you’re welcome to contact us to learn more about how we can support you.
You can also find exercises and tools here to help you manage difficult emotions and symptoms independently.