Voice of Chad for Media and Human Rights

06/23/2026

06/14/2026

Week 5 of the “Pulse of Colors” Program
From First Questions to Daily Passion: A Remarkable Transformation in Painting
In the fifth week of the Pulse of Colors program, organized by Voice of Chad for Media and Human Rights (VOC INC) for senior residents at Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks in Temple Terrace, Florida, a clear and meaningful transformation is now visible among participants.
In the program’s early weeks, the questions were simple and foundational: “How do I mix these colors?”, “What should I paint?”, “Where do I even begin?” — natural questions for anyone taking their first steps into painting. Just five weeks later, the picture looks remarkably different.
Participants no longer ask how to start. They now know exactly what they want to paint, how to confidently mix colors, and where to begin each new piece. Without anyone planning it this way, the program has organically evolved into something resembling a structured art course, with participants showing visible, week-over-week progress.
What stands out most, however, isn’t just the growing skill — it’s what painting has come to mean in their daily lives. It is no longer a passing activity or a way to fill time; it has become part of their everyday routine, a weekly appointment they look forward to with genuine anticipation. Many participants are already talking about next week’s session before the current one even ends, arriving with ideas and sketches they’ve been thinking about all week.
This progress reflects the deeper purpose behind Pulse of Colors: not simply teaching art, but restoring a sense of vitality, belonging, and self-expression among older adults through a simple yet deeply meaningful creative outlet.
VOC INC continues to document this journey week by week, reaffirming its commitment to wellness and creative-expression programs that give seniors space to grow, create, and find joy.

06/03/2026

🚨 ALERTE – TCHAD | URGENT HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT

Des habitants d’un village situé dans la localité de Haraz Mangueigne rapportent de graves allégations de violations des droits humains.

Selon plusieurs témoignages, des jeunes et des hommes seraient arrêtés lors d’opérations de contrôle, sans preuves ni procédure judiciaire claire.

Des cas présumés de mauvais traitements et de torture sont signalés pendant la détention, incluant des humiliations et des violences physiques.

Les familles affirment également que la libération des détenus serait conditionnée au paiement de sommes importantes, dépassant 80 000 francs CFA, forçant certaines familles à vendre leurs biens essentiels.

👉 Résultat : des déplacements massifs de population.Des hommes et des jeunes fuient la zone.Des femmes et des enfants cherchent refuge vers la République centrafricaine.

📢 Appel urgent :Les habitants demandent une enquête indépendante immédiate par les autorités compétentes et les organisations de défense des droits humains.

⚠️ Note : Ces informations sont basées sur des témoignages locaux et nécessitent vérification indépendante. 🚨 تنبيه عاجل – تشاد | تقرير طارئ حول حقوق الإنسان

يفيد سكان قرية تقع في منطقة Haraz Mangueigne بوجود ادعاءات خطيرة تتعلق بانتهاكات لحقوق الإنسان.

وفقًا لشهادات متعددة، يتم اعتقال شباب ورجال خلال عمليات تفتيش، دون تقديم أدلة أو إجراءات قضائية واضحة.

كما تم الإبلاغ عن حالات مزعومة لسوء المعاملة والتعذيب أثناء الاحتجاز، بما في ذلك الإهانة والعنف الجسدي.

وتؤكد العائلات أن الإفراج عن المحتجزين قد يكون مشروطًا بدفع مبالغ مالية كبيرة تتجاوز 80,000 فرنك تشادي، مما اضطر بعض الأسر إلى بيع ممتلكاتها الأساسية.

👉 النتيجة: نزوح جماعي للسكان.فرار الشباب والرجال من المنطقة.وتوجه النساء والأطفال إلى جمهورية أفريقيا الوسطى بحثًا عن الأمان.

📢 نداء عاجل:يطالب السكان بفتح تحقيق مستقل وفوري من قبل السلطات المختصة ومنظمات حقوق الإنسان.

06/02/2026

🎥 Baga Sola – Région du Lac Tchad | Signalement d’une situation de droits humains

Voice of Chad for Media and Human Rights (VOC INC) a examiné une vidéo montrant le témoignage d’un homme affirmant avoir perdu un œil à la suite d’une blessure grave.

Dans son témoignage filmé, il déclare que des militaires seraient entrés à son domicile à Baga Sola (région du Lac Tchad) et l’auraient agressé à l’intérieur de sa maison, ce qui aurait entraîné—selon son récit—la perte permanente d’un œil.

À ce stade, l’organisation n’a pas été en mesure de vérifier de manière indépendante l’ensemble des circonstances de l’incident ni l’identité des personnes mentionnées.

Si ces allégations sont confirmées, elles soulèvent de sérieuses préoccupations concernant la protection des civils, l’usage de la force et le respect des droits humains conformément aux normes internationales.

VOC INC appelle à :
• L’ouverture d’une enquête indépendante et transparente
• La prise en charge médicale et la protection de la victime
• Une pleine responsabilité en cas de confirmation des violations

. � باغا سولا – منطقة بحيرة تشاد | بلاغ عن حالة حقوق إنسان

قامت منظمة صوت تشاد للإعلام وحقوق الإنسان (VOC INC) بمراجعة فيديو يُظهر شهادة لرجل يقول إنه فقد إحدى عينيه نتيجة إصابة جسدية خطيرة.

وفي شهادته المصورة، يزعم أن عناصر من الجيش دخلوا منزله في منطقة باغا سولا (بحيرة تشاد) واعتدوا عليه داخل منزله، مما أدى—بحسب روايته—إلى فقدان دائم لإحدى عينيه.

في هذه المرحلة، لم تتمكن المنظمة من التحقق بشكل مستقل من جميع تفاصيل الحادثة أو هوية الأشخاص المذكورين.

إذا تم تأكيد هذه الادعاءات، فإنها تثير مخاوف جدية بشأن حماية المدنيين، واستخدام القوة، واحترام حقوق الإنسان وفقًا للمعايير الدولية.

تدعو VOC INC إلى:
• فتح تحقيق مستقل وشفاف
• توفير الرعاية الطبية والحماية للضحية
• محاسبة كاملة في حال ثبوت الانتهاكات

#تشاد #المساءلة

06/01/2026

🎨 Pulse of Colors | Week 3 Update

We are pleased to share the Week 3 update of Pulse of Colors, a community-based art and wellbeing initiative implemented by Voice of Chad for Media and Human Rights (VOC) INC at Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks, Florida, USA.

As the program enters its third week, participant engagement continues to grow, with meaningful moments of creativity, connection, and self-expression remaining at the heart of every session.

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🎨 Week 3 Highlights

This week, participants continued exploring painting techniques while expressing personal memories, emotions, and lived experiences through art. The atmosphere remained warm and supportive, filled with positive interaction, conversation, and encouragement among residents and facilitators.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the program has been witnessing participants proudly present their completed artwork. These moments reflect not only creative achievement, but also growing confidence, emotional engagement, and personal expression.

The attached image captures one of these moments, highlighting the joy, dignity, and sense of accomplishment that creative activities can foster among older adults.

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🌱 Why It Matters

Pulse of Colors is designed to support:

* Emotional wellbeing and positive engagement
* Social interaction and community connection
* Creative self-expression
* Meaningful participation in later life
* Opportunities for reflection, storytelling, and identity expression

The program is intentionally structured to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where older adults can engage in enriching experiences that promote dignity, inclusion, and quality of life.

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🤝 Partnership and Appreciation

VOC INC extends its sincere appreciation to the leadership and staff of Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks for their continued collaboration and commitment to supporting innovative programs that enhance the wellbeing of older adults.

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🌍 Looking Forward

As participation continues to grow, VOC INC remains committed to documenting and evaluating the impact of creative engagement among aging populations, while exploring opportunities to expand similar community-based initiatives in the future.

Art is more than creativity—it is a pathway to connection, expression, dignity, and human presence.

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