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UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture

Last updated: 4 March 2026

Description

The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture is a unique UN operation that gives direct help to victims of torture and their families. It was established in 1981 by the General Assembly (resolution 36/151) to focus global attention on the needs of torture victims. The Fund’s aim is to help victims and their families to rebuild their lives and to seek redress for the human rights violations they have suffered.

Key details

Max amount per application: HK$785,000
Grant type: Cash grant with initial payment
Application submission type: Deadline
Max programme duration: 12 months
Expected processing time: 9 months

Eligibility

Areas of focus

Social ServicesJustice

Grant conditions & requirements

The UN General Assembly mandated the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture to distribute voluntary contributions to victims of torture through “established channels of assistance”. As a general rule, only applications by civil society organizations are admissible. Applications by governmental, parliamentary or administrative entities, political parties or national liberation movements are inadmissible.

Funder

Type of funder: Other

Known successful applicants

Justice Centre Hong Kong, Foundation of Solidarity for Justice (Victims Network), Banglar Manabadhikar Suraksha Mancha (MASUM)

Contact

ohchr-unvfvt@un.org (41) 22 917 9315

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