The International Organization for Victim Assistance

IOVA is at the forefront of efforts to get victims the prevention, assistance, reparation and rights they need.
Organization in Consultative Status with ECOSOC

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IOVA Mission

The Mission of IOVA is to be a catalyst for change for victims’ rights and services, and the prevention of victimization, survivors and justice around the globe.

IOVA Vision

The Vision of IOVA: A world where human rights are not violated, and where all victims and survivors of crime and catastrophe have access to safety, support and justice.

Our Values and Guiding Principles:

Our Values: integrity, compassion, and justice.

Our Principles:

  • Victims’ rights are universal human rights; survivors need and deserve access to safety, support and justice.

  • Victims of crime and catastrophes should have consistent rights and services guaranteed by law, policy and practice.

  • All people have a right to prevention of victimization.

  • Those individuals and entities who violate victims’ rights should be held accountable for their actions.

  • International partnerships are needed to ensure that all victims of crime and catastrophe are adequately served.

  • Services to victims and survivors should be victim-centered and trauma-informed.

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IOVA is looking for new ways to engage a broader spectrum of those who want to make a difference to victim rights across the world.

Individual

$40003 year membership
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Organization

$250003 year membership
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