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The Open Society Justice Initiative pursues strategic litigation and engages in policy advocacy in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Read our News Releases and Advocacy Updates on our work.
Imprisoned Rights Defender in Kyrgyzstan Needs Immediate Medical Treatment
The Open Society Justice Initiative and Physicians for Human Rights are gravely concerned about the health of Azimjan Askarov, currently serving a life sentence in Kyrgyzstan following a manifestly unfair trial.
March 30, 2012Cambodian Government Must Confirm New Judge Now
The Open Society Justice Initiative is calling on the Royal Cambodian Government to end an impasse that is threatening the future work of the Khmer Rouge tribunal.
March 30, 2012Joint Statement: Strengthening the Protection of Human Rights in Europe
Read and sign a joint statement from civil society groups and individuals expressing concern over proposed ammendments to the European Convention on Human Rights now under consideration by the Council of Europe.
March 06, 2012Mistaken Identity, Rendition and Abuse: CIA Case Before Europe’s Top Court
The case of a German citizen who was mistakenly seized in Macedonia and shipped in secret to Afghanistan for interrogation is to be heard on May 16 by the 17 judges of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights.
February 07, 2012Jean-Claude Duvalier Must Stand Trial
A group of international and Haitian legal advocacy groups has expressed support for continuing efforts in Haiti to prosecute Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, the country’s former ruler, for human rights abuses committed during his 15 years in power.
December 14, 2011Sons Seek Justice for Murdered Gambian Journalist
Two sons of Deyda Hydara, a prominent Gambian journalist who was murdered in December 2004, are taking their demand for a proper investigation into his death to West Africa's regional human rights court.
December 05, 2011Death of Dominican Rights Activist Sonia Pierre: Open Society Justice Initiative Expresses Condolences
The Open Society Justice Initiative is deeply saddened by the death of Sonia Pierre, a leading advocate for the rights of people of Haitian descent in the Dominican Republic.
December 05, 2011Khmer Rouge Tribunal: UN Must Act to Restore Credibility
A new report from the Open Society Justice Initiative calls for an independent panel of three senior international judges to investigate allegations of judicial misconduct.
November 15, 2011