ACTV

Each State Party shall take effective legislative, administrative, judicial or other measures to prevent acts of torture in any territory under its jurisdiction.

Its the duty of Security forces to protect people against torture.

ACTV and Police Officers sensitizing the Kisekka Market Community on Human Rights, responsibilities and freedom from Torture.

"All human beings, whatever their cultural or historical background, suffer when they are intimidated, imprisoned or tortured . . ." Dalai Lama

"I swore never to be silent whenever human beings endure suffering and humiliation…, Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never...

Dignitaries and ACTV leadership during the UN Day in support of Torture Victims 2012 celebrations at Railway Grounds Kampala

In 1993, Dr. Nsamba pioneered a torture treatment Centre in Uganda (ACTV) that has to date offered specialized torture treatment and rehabilitation...

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Welcome to African Centre for Treatment & Rehabilitation of Torture Victims

ACTV is the pioneer provider of services to survivors and victims of torture in Uganda. ACTV is a registered non-governmental organisation in Uganda. ACTV is accredited by the Ministry of Health to operate a medical referral centre that provides physical and psychological care that supports the process of rehabilitation of victims of torture by security agencies or by rebels in Uganda and neighbouring countries.