Workshop: Combating Discrimination in Russia

Workshop: Combating Discrimination in Russia

On January 27-29, 2003, the Open Society Justice Initiative convened a workshop in Moscow focused on combating discrimination in Russia. At the meeting, Russian human rights organizations and lawyers explored with experienced human rights advocates from other countries comparative strategies for challenging racial, ethnic and gender discrimination in Europe, South Africa and the United States, and discussed how best to address discriminatory practices in Russia.

Report: Combating Discrimination in Russia: Strategies for Lawyers and NGOs

Public Interest Litigation for Women in South Africa
Michelle O'Sullivan

Discrimination Litigation in the UK and Strasbourg
Luke Clements

Racial Profiling in the USA
Reginald Shuford

Violence and Discrimination before the Strasbourg Court
Yonko Grozev

The European Union Race Directive
James A. Goldston

The CERD: Provisions, Reporting Mechanisms and Individual Complaints
Branimir Pleše

Challenging Discrimination in the Czech Republic
David Strupek