International Law and the Right to Nationality in Sudan
February 2011
Among the many critical choices that Sudan is
facing in the context of the referendums on the status of
South Sudan and Abyei are the criteria that will be established to determine citizenship of the new entities, argues Bronwen Manby of the Open Society Justice Initiative.
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Amplifying Voices
September 2011
This third edition of Amplifying Voices, the magazine of the Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa, examines the meaning and dimensions of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and the barriers to their realization in East Africa.
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The APRM Process in Uganda: A Critical Evaluation
July 30, 2011
This study was commissioned by the Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa and the Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project to carry out an assessment and evaluation of the African Peer Review Mechanism process in Uganda.
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Kenya: Justice Sector and the Rule of Law
March 2011
This study examines and makes recommendations for topics including Kenya's legal and institutional framework, the government track record regarding rule of law, management of the justice system, independence of the bench and bar, access to justice, and the role of donor agencies.
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Media and Access to Information
OSIEA supports efforts to strengthen the media environment, increase access to independent information, and promote diversity in media ownership. The initiative encourages independent media that engages civic participation or reaches marginalized communities.
Justice and Human Rights
OSIEA supports organizations that defend and promote the rule of law, access to justice, and human rights. The initiative seeks to support efforts to protect the rights of marginalized and disadvantaged communities by documenting human rights violations and conducting civic education.
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African Tribunal Reinforces Nationality Rights for Children
Press Release
October 4, 2011
The African Union body responsible for protecting children’s rights has urged Kenya to grant citizenship to children of its stateless Nubian minority, in a ruling that marks a victory in the battle against statelessness across the continent and beyond.
OSIEA Statement on Fraudulent Job Listings
Press Release
04-05-2012
OSIEA has learned of fraudulent job vacancy advertisements purporting to be from the Open Society Foundations in an attempt to extract money or personal information from unsuspecting applicants. The Foundations are in no way associated with or responsible for these messages.
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An Introduction to the Eastern Africa Initiative
