Abuse Allegations at Classified U.S. Site in Afghanistan
Press Release
October 14, 2010
Former detainees held at a classified detention facility in Afghanistan claim abuse by U.S. military, according to a new Open Society Foundations report.

Top European Court Demands Answers on CIA Rendition
Press Release
October 14, 2010
Macedonia has become the first government called to account for its collaboration with the CIA’s extraordinary rendition program before an international tribunal.

Soros and His Open Society Foundations Give $1 Million to Victims of Toxic Spill in Hungary
Press Release
October 7, 2010
The grant will be used for reconstruction efforts and to ensure similar catastrophes are avoided.

Victims and War-Affected Communities: Understanding the Limits of Outreach
OSI-New York
September 28, 2010
slideshow AUDIO
Open Society Fellow Eric Stover and Open Society Justice Initiative Senior Advocacy Officer Tracey Gurd, who have recently traveled to several conflict zones, recount their first-hand observations of the remarkable progress that has been made in reaching out to victims in the aftermath of atrocity.

Revisiting U.S.-Georgia Relations after the August War
OSI-New York
September 27, 2010
slideshow AUDIO
At this Open Society forum, speakers discuss their recommendations for U.S. policy for Georgia in the aftermath of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war.

Twilight of Impunity: The War Crimes Trial of Slobodan Milosevic
OSI-New York
September 20, 2010
slideshow AUDIO
This panel event discusses Judith Armatta's book about the historic trial of Slobodan Milosevic, which tried not only the "Butcher of the Balkans," but also the viability of international law itself.

Democracy Remixed: Black Youth and the Future of American Politics
OSI-New York
September 20, 2010
slideshow AUDIO
This Open Society Foundations event explores strategies to inspire civic participation and engagement among black youth.

Beyond Victimhood: Recognizing Resilience in Social Justice Work
OSI-New York
September 16, 2010
slideshow AUDIO
Open Society Fellows Kung Li and Noy Thrupkaew argue that portraying marginalized communities as oppressed victims can blind us to their resilience.

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Bosnia Elections and Hillary Clinton's Visit
Dobrila Govedarica
October 15, 2010
blog BLOG  
Recent elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina once again could not solve the country's deep ethnic divide. In this atmosphere, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton paid a visit to Bosnia. Opinions differ as to the real intentions for her trip.

more on the Open Society Blog

Civilian Harm and Amends in Pakistan: Stories of Struggle and Survival
OSI-New York
October 18, 2010
Christopher Rogers, a fellow with the Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict, will discuss the ongoing turmoil in northwest Pakistan, focusing on civilian casualties and the difficult process of rebuilding the area.

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Change from Within: Three Stories from New Orleans
August 26, 2010
video VIDEO  
This short film features a community organizer, a public defender, and a journalist, working to rebuild their city through criminal justice reform, greater transparency, and arts and culture.

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Easing the Pain
October 2010
For the past decade, advancing palliative care globally has been a major goal of the Open Society Foundations. This report highlights the work of the International Palliative Care Initiative and its partners in creating a new field of care.

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