Open Society Institute: Open Society Justice Initiative http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice The Open Society Justice Initiative pursues law reform activities grounded in the protection of human rights, and contributes to the development of legal capacity for open societies worldwide. Continued Segregation in Czech Schools Devastates Lives of Roma Children http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/equality_citizenship/news/roma_20091111 The Czech Republic can set a much-needed example for the rest of Europe by following through on its commitment to integrate its educational system, said the Open Society Justice Initiative today. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:58:48 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/equality_citizenship/news/roma_20091111 Lack of Citizenship Rights a Major Cause of Conflict in Africa http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/equality_citizenship/news/citizenship_20091021 The lack of citizenship rights generates conflict and undermines democracy in many countries in Africa, according to two new studies by the Open Society Institute. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:57:19 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/equality_citizenship/news/citizenship_20091021 Citizenship Law in Africa http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/equality_citizenship/articles_publications/publications/citizenship_20091009 Statelessness and discriminatory citizenship practices underlie and exacerbate tensions in many regions of Africa, according to this report released by the Open Society Justice Initiative and the Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:34:52 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/equality_citizenship/articles_publications/publications/citizenship_20091009 Why We Need a Global Campaign for Pretrial Justice http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/criminal_justice/articles_publications/publications/pretrialjustice_20090903 The Open Society Justice Initiative is launching a Global Campaign for Pretrial Justice to promote alternatives to pretrial detention, expand access to legal aid services, and deploy paralegals to intervene earlier in the criminal justice process. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:20:54 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/criminal_justice/articles_publications/publications/pretrialjustice_20090903 Fellows Program: Training the Next Generation of Human Rights Advocates http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/legal_capacity/articles_publications/publications/fellows_20090902 This brochure covers the Open Society Justice Initiative's human rights fellowship program. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:06:05 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/legal_capacity/articles_publications/publications/fellows_20090902 Recent Developments at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/international_justice/articles_publications/publications/eccc_20090817 The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia continues to face pressing challenges that require immediate and ongoing attention, said a report released by the Open Society Justice Initiative. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:29:07 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus/international_justice/articles_publications/publications/eccc_20090817 El-Masri v. Macedonia http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/litigation/macedonia In 2003, Macedonian authorities seized a German citizen and held him incommunicado for 23 days before handing him over to the CIA. This case challenges Macedonia's involvement in the extraordinary rendition and torture Khaled El-Masri. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:05:58 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/litigation/macedonia About This Initiative http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/about The Open Society Justice Initiative pursues law reform activities grounded in the protection of human rights, and contributes to the development of legal capacity for open societies worldwide. Tue, 13 May 2008 16:23:15 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/about