Who we are
DIGNITY is an independent human rights and development organization. Our vision is a world free of torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment.
This is how we work
Specialized therapy
We offer rehabilitation for refugees with physical and mental injuries from flight, war, & torture, and for the refugees’ families.
Prevention
We monitor prisons, jails, closed psychiatric hospital wards, and institutions for foreigners deprived of their liberty.
International programmes
We work to advise other organisations and state authorities in a variety of countries.
Advocacy
We offer advice to authorities in Denmark and abroad in the fight against torture. We draw attention to violations of human rights.
Research
We conduct research into the causes, consequences, and prevention of torture as well as efficient trauma rehabilitation.
Latest news
Progress in the battle against torture of psychiatric patients in Ghana
A Ghanaian advocacy group has raised awareness about the problematic use of shackling and other forms of ill-treatment
Svitlana and Tania will strengthen DIGNITY’s anti-torture work in Ukraine
Two new profiles at DIGNITY are an important link between DIGNITY in Copenhagen and the NGOs in Ukraine
New policy ensures rights of children deprived of their liberty in the Philippines
In future, staff at institutions for young offenders must take the child’s best interests into account Children who
We cooperate with partners in several countries
Our international programmes focus on creating access to sustainable rehabilitation of trauma victims.
Together with our partners around the world, we work for social and political change to ensure that all torture survivors have access to help.
Partners
