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The Open Society Justice Initiative pursues and supports strategic litigation in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Read our News Releases and Advocacy Updates on our work.
Open Society Justice Initiative Welcomes Decision to Reopen Khmer Rouge Investigation
The decision by Laurent Kasper-Ansermet, international co-investigating judge at the tribunal, properly recognizes the interests of the victims of Khmer Rouge attrocities.
March 30, 2012CIA Rendition Case Heads to Europe's Top Human Rights Judges
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.
March 30, 2012Imprisoned 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, 2011