Armita project
The Armita Project, named in memory of Armita Geravand, was initiated under the leadership and management of Dr. Mohammad Reza Sargolzaei (psychiatrist) following the start of public protests against the state-sponsored killing of Mahsa (Jina) Amini, aiming to provide aid to human rights activists and victims of state violence.
As the Iranian government responded to the rightful public protests (known as the Woman, Life, Freedom movement) with widespread repression, numerous arrests, and killings, a group of Iranian psychotherapists joined forces to establish a network of volunteer therapists to support human rights activists. This includes activists released from prison, individuals injured by security forces during the protests, those tortured in detention centers and prisons, and those who have lost a family member.
Improvements and Developments:
With 18 months having passed since the inception of this project, significant steps have been taken to enhance the quality of services.
As of July 2024, the project, with the endorsement and support of two international human rights organizations, including:
The World Organization Against Torture (OMCT)
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
has successfully expanded its scope of activities.
Project Achievements to Date:
Healthcare Coverage:
54 clients are currently under the project’s care and treatment.
9 clients have successfully completed their therapy.
The project is currently operating at 90% of its capacity for accepting new clients.
Volume of Services Provided:
In the first five months of the new phase of the project, over 500 hours of counseling and therapy have been delivered by psychotherapists and counselors.
Strengthening Therapeutic Infrastructure:
Conducting training sessions to enhance the expertise of therapists.
Planning to incorporate medication delivery services and additional therapeutic support.Designing programs to bolster the resilience of activists associated with the project.
Future Outlook:
The Armita Project has outlined plans to expand the scope of its services, including:
• Strengthening therapeutic infrastructure to provide support during future waves of public protests.
• Expanding medication delivery services for clients.
• Developing training and support programs to enhance the psychological resilience and capabilities of activists.
Conclusion:
In its short period of operation, the Armita Project has made a significant impact in delivering psychotherapy services and supporting victims of state violence. With the backing of international organizations and ongoing efforts, the project is prepared to expand the range and quality of its services in the future and take greater strides in supporting human rights.
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OUR PARTNERS
Aktion für Menschenrechte e.V. or individual projects are/were supported by
Aktion für Menschenrechte e.V.
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