Rights & Justice

Open Society Justice Initiative Welcomes Decision to Reopen Khmer Rouge Investigation
Press Release
February 9, 2012
The decision by Laurent Kasper-Ansermet, international co-investigating judge at the tribunal, properly recognizes the interests of the victims of Khmer Rouge attrocities.

CIA Rendition Case Heads to Europe's Top Human Rights Judges
Press Release
February 7, 2012
The case of a German citizen who was mistakenly seized in Macedonia and shipped in secret to Afghanistan for interrogation is to be heard by the 17 judges of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights.

Imprisoned Rights Defender in Kyrgyzstan Needs Immediate Medical Treatment
Press Release
January 30, 2012
The Open Society Justice Initiative and Physicians for Human Rights are gravely concerned about the health of Azimjon Askarov, a 60-year old human rights defender currently serving a life sentence in Kyrgyzstan following a manifestly unfair trial.

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Women, War & Peace
OSI-New York
December 15, 2011
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Filmed in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Colombia, and Liberia, the five-hour series Women, War & Peace examines women's changing roles in conflict zones. Listen to a discussion with the series co-creators.

Closing the Gap: City Leadership on Employment and Workforce Diversity
Online seminar
November 23, 2011
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Cohosted by the At Home in Europe Project and Cities of Migration, this webinar examines efforts made by municipal authorities to create more equal and diverse workforces.

The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade
OSI-New York
November 7, 2011
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A panel of experts discuss The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade, by Open Society Fellow Andrew Feinstein.

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What You Can’t Say Might Hurt You
Heather Doyle
February 10, 2012
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Federal courts have repeatedly invalidated the U.S.'s anti-prostitution pledge. Now the Obama administration must decide whether to appeal to the Supreme Court or finally retire this harmful policy.

The Spy Files: An Interview with Eric King
Becky Hogge
February 9, 2012
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The internet is a powerful organizing tool, but it also enables digital surveillance and censorship by repressive regimes—much of it facilitated by products manufactured by Western companies.

The Paralegal Effect: A Conversation with Photographer Aubrey Wade
Will Cohen
February 8, 2012
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If it happens that you get arrested in Bo, Sierra Leone's bustling second city, chances are you'll wind up at the Central Police Station. If you're lucky, that's where Baindu Koroma will find you.

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