Fizi Diary: Finally, Justice For All?
Kelly Askin February 18, 2011
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The International Criminal Court tries the most notorious war criminals. But it can only handle a finite number of cases, leaving thousands of crimes unpunished. The Fizi rape trial shows how local courts can fill the void.
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Immigration Enforcement Program: Critically Flawed
Raquiba LaBrie February 18, 2011
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A controversial program has led to racial profiling and civil rights abuses in the United States, while diverting scarce resources from law enforcement's traditional public safety functions.
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Too Controversial for Uganda
Anne Gathumbi February 18, 2011
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The brutal murder of Ugandan gay activist David Kato moved us to run a memorial tribute in local newspapers. Little did we know it would lead to a lesson in media censorship.
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Fizi Diary: Reversing the Stigma of Sex Crimes
Kelly Askin February 18, 2011
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As a groundbreaking mobile court trial continues in Congo, a community confronts ingrained social stereotypes and the stigma of rape for seemingly the first time.
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Has Multiculturalism Failed in Europe?
Helene Irving February 17, 2011
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VIDEO
Several European leaders have recently declared multiculturalism to be a failure. But scapegoating particular communities is not the way to help build more inclusive societies.
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Fizi Diary: Justice Comes to the "Rape Capital of the World"
Louise Olivier February 17, 2011
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On New Year's Day, a group of government soldiers descended on a village in eastern Congo, raping more than 60 women and girls. Six weeks later, in a startling victory against impunity, 11 soldiers are standing trial.
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Fizi Diary: Mobile Court Tries Landmark Rape Case
Kelly Askin February 17, 2011
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In Congo, where rape is epidemic and recourse for victims almost nonexistent, impunity has been the norm. An innovative program is showing there might be another way.
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