The Primo Levi Centre

The Primo Levi Centre is a leading association specifically dedicated to the care and support of victims of torture and political violence exiled in France. At its care centre in Paris, it welcomes more than 400 people from nearly 50 different countries every year. Drawing on its experience, the Primo Levi Centre educates and trains many professionals working with exiles to promote appropriate care. Finally, it carries out advocacy work to defend access to healthcare and the right to asylum.

Multidisciplinary treatment

The care center

Without claiming to "cure" torture and the after-effects of political violence, the Primo Levi Centre offers multidisciplinary care (medical, psychological, physiotherapeutic, social and legal), if necessary with an interpreter, to improve the physical and mental well-being of its patients. To live, not just survive.

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Sharing

Training professionals, volunteers and staff

Drawing on its clinical experience, the Primo Levi Centre educates and trains many professionals who work with exiles in France and abroad. To this end, it runs a training centre, publishes a specialist journal (Mémoires), organises a biennial conference and regularly speaks at academic and professional events.

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Mobilising

Promoting appropriate care for victims of torture, defending the right to health and the right to asylum

As a daily witness to the effects of political violence and exile, the Primo Levi Centre carries out advocacy and awareness-raising activities, alone or as part of a network, to promote appropriate care for victims of torture, and to defend the right to health and the right to asylum.

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