We are witnessing the birth of a new Ukraine—with a limitless future made possible by people willing to sacrifice their lives for their country. But realizing that future won't be easy.
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The Politics of Fear: Latin America Backslides on Excessive Pretrial Detention
April 1, 2014 | Denying petrial release to suspects, regardless of the potential threat, has become a favored strategy for politicians eager to present themselves as "tough on crime".
The Killing of Norbert Zongo: African Court Stresses State Obligation to Protect Journalists
March 31, 2014 | Africa’s top human rights tribunal has found that Burkina Faso failed to properly investigate the murder of a politically troublesome newspaper editor.
Standing with Ukraine
March 27, 2014 | Events unfolding in Europe’s largest country are of extraordinary importance—not only for Ukraine’s 46 million inhabitants but for the entire Eurasian region.
To Achieve Roma Equality, Europe Must Address Health Disparities
March 27, 2014 | For years the European Commission has recognized that inequality in health is a pressing issue. But it has made little progress for vulnerable populations like the Roma. We have a chance to change this.
A Roma Reality Check for the UK
March 26, 2014 | Roma have been portrayed as a threat to British society in the form of welfare tourists and beggars. The reality is rather different.
Grantee Spotlight
Unraveling Puerto Rico’s Economic Challenges
March 26, 2014 | What are the people living and working in Puerto Rico doing to confront the island's economic crisis?
In Latin America, Drug Policy Is a Human Rights Issue
March 25, 2014 | For the first time ever, a key human rights body in the Americas has begun studying the impact of drug policies on human rights.
Grantee Spotlight
Radical Democracy: A Video Challenge for an Open Society
March 25, 2014 | A video competition aims to turn political apathy into an opportunity to rethink democracy in Europe.
Grantee Spotlight
Keeping a Promise to Black Boys in America
March 24, 2014 | A film about the educational journey of two African American boys becomes a tool for communities everywhere.
Development Decoded
March 24, 2014 | What is the best way to help Africa’s population benefit from the wealth generated by the continent’s natural resources? Marcelo Giugale of the World Bank explores this question and more in a new book.