Tenants“ union: ”Seeing a family being thrown out of their home is violence that you can't dissociate yourself from".”
Sabina Carau, spokesperson for the Tenants' Union, participated in the panel “Psycho-legal Strategies for Housing Defense,” as part of the “Let's Be One Hundred” event, organized by the Sira Center. The event also featured Pablo Fernández Cordón, psychologist at the San Juan de Dios homeless shelter, and Victoria Zunzunegui, […]
The Sira Centre provides an expert witness to a young man who denounces the Syrian government in the United States for the torture he suffered.
Obada Mzaik, detained and tortured in 2012 at a detention center in Syria, is seeking justice, accountability for the Syrian regime, and reparations for himself and other victims of torture. At the request of the Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA), the Syrian Center for the Care of Victims of Ill-Treatment and Torture (SIRA) has filed a lawsuit.
Towards psychosocial communication: How to interview victims of violence
The guide "Towards Psychosocial Communication" is aimed at communication professionals, activists, and social movements working in contexts of human rights violations and psychosocial trauma. Among other actions, the manual seeks to provide some key elements for conducting interviews with a psychosocial approach, promoting safer and more respectful interventions. The manual "Towards Psychosocial Communication: […]
Can communication repair the harm of victims of violence and trauma?
Communication can play a key role, provided it is understood from a community-based and transformative perspective. Over time, at Sira we have had the opportunity to support various individuals affected by communication processes. Thanks to their contributions and the collaborative work with communication professionals, we developed the manual "Towards a Communication […]
I keep the dignity
Rubber Bullets not only portrays the long and grueling legal battle that Carles and Ester have faced, but it also reflects the power of collective action, the necessity of care and solidarity to resist impunity. SEBAS RODRÍGUEZ | Head of Communications at the Sira Center I still have a lot of […]
Blanca Serra testifies as a victim of Franco's torture before the Public Prosecutor's Office for Democratic Memory
For the first time in Spain, a victim of torture committed during the Franco regime has testified before a prosecutor specializing in historical memory and human rights. The complaint, filed by Irídia with the support of Òmnium Cultural and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), includes an expert report prepared by the Center […]
House arrest as a form of torture in Palestine
In Palestine, house arrest is a systematic practice that profoundly affects the population, with particular emphasis on children and political leaders. SARA LÓPEZ MARTÍN | Head of Legal Work. Over the last decade, there has been a steady increase in countries resorting to extrajudicial administrative mechanisms, imposed by government agencies or authorities […]
Breaking impunity: memory, truth and justice 50 years after Franco's regime
On the eve of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Sira Center and La Comuna Presxs are organizing the event “50 Years of Impunity,” a day to look back and analyze the consequences of half a century without justice for the victims of Francoism. Fifty years after the death of Francisco […]
United Nations Human Rights Committee suspends Spain
The United Nations published its report on Spain's implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights on July 18, following the review sessions held on July 2 and 3. In its 7th periodic report on Spain, the Human Rights Committee of […]
Taking Care of Yourself in Protest: Psychosocial Practices Before, During and After
Guide to psychosocial practices in protests: self-care tips before, during, and after a demonstration to manage stress and care for ourselves collectively. In certain contexts, participating in a protest can expose us to moments of high tension and stress. Recognizing the signals from our bodies and those around us can help us respond better […]