Why We Support Creative Commons
Laura Brahm
July 1, 2011
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What is Creative Commons licensing, and why are the Open Society Foundations encouraging its use? An interview with Vera Franz of the Information Program.

Remember Me
Susan Treadwell
June 30, 2011
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For too long, human rights organizations have shied away from making disability rights part of their mandate. This must change.

Studying Anthropology in Mongolia
Luis Montero
June 29, 2011
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In Mongolia, a landlocked country in Asia of just over 2.7 million people, studying anthropology is still considered a relatively new phenomenon.

Moldova's Gay Rights Stance Undermines Its EU Aspirations
Adam Bodnar
June 29, 2011
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Moldova voted against the recent UN resolution supporting LGBT rights, an action that undercuts its aspirations to move towards closer relations and possible membership of the European Union.

Equality in New York!
Luna Yasui
June 27, 2011
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Late last Friday, New York became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage. It's truly a moment to celebrate. But it's one small step towards equality—not the end game.

Case Watch: Italian "Push-Backs" of Migrant Boats Under Scrutiny
Sarah Montgomery
June 27, 2011
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The human rights and anti-migrant sides of the EU immigration debate went head to head at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, in a controversial case over "push-backs," or interceptions, of migrants in the Mediterranean.

Pretrial Detainees: At Risk of Torture
Kersty McCourt
June 27, 2011
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A new report reminds us that torture and other ill-treatment of prisoners are not aberrations; they are common, even routine, in many detention facilities around the world.

Can Online Tools Solve Offline Problems in Central Asia?
Rachel Hart
June 27, 2011
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The first-ever Social Innovation Camp brought together people, ideas, and digital tools to try to solve some of the most pressing problems facing the region—from human rights violations to environmental protection.