Mission and History

photo4Utah Health and Human Rights (UHHR) was founded in 2003 by Cynthia Willard, M.D. in response to a limited understanding among medical service providers about the needs of torture survivors in Utah; specifically, how to recognize, assess, and care for refugee and asylum survivors of torture.

Our Mission

Utah Health and Human Rights is a direct service and advocacy agency that promotes the health, dignity, and self-sufficiency of refugees and asylum seekers who have endured severe human rights abuses, including torture and severe war-related trauma. UHHR is guided by profound respect for the dignity and resiliency of our clients. We believe that all survivors of human rights abuses deserve the opportunity to live fulfilling, dignified, and productive lives.

 

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Your financial support ensures that Utah Health & Human Rights can provide services to refugees and asylum seekers as well as valuable training to improve refugee services statewide.

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Volunteers increase the capacity of Utah Health & Human Rights to deliver vital services to refugees. From childcare to therapy to administrative support, volunteers make a difference!

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What Our Clients Say

“I know I will be able to take care of myself and my family because I am getting good help.”