A new Open Society Foundations report examines the challenges facing the U.S. and Afghan governments as they transfer responsibility for Afghanistan’s detention facilities and internment policies.
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Rights Groups, Senate Demand Answers on Drones
April 24, 2013The U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution held its first hearing on the Obama administration's policy on drones. Senators from both parties agreed on the need for a more transparent policy.
Justice Eludes Journalists in Pakistan
February 14, 2013In one of the world’s most deadly countries for journalists, it’s not a lack of legal procedures but a lack of political will that is hindering the investigation and prosecution of threats to reporters.
Making the Case for Quality Education for All in Pakistan
September 11, 2012 7Pakistan is slowly getting serious about education, and not before time. The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), a citizen-led household survey about learning outcomes, is helping this change of outlook.
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Senior Advisor for Pakistan
Open Society Foundations–New York, Education Support Program
For Grant Seekers
Deadline:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Ongoing
Deadline:
August 1, 2013