Events
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Jun 4
June 4, 2007
8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkCentral Asia's Energy Risks
Charles Esser of the International Crisis Group examined the resources of three countries Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan and the dangers of mishandling them.
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May 15
May 15, 2007
8:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkDocumenting Discrimination Against Romani Women in Serbia
This OSI panel discussion looked at a new report on violations of Roma women s rights in education, health care, and employment, as well as incidents of domestic violence and racially motivated abuse.
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May 11
May 11, 2007
8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkSilence Speaks
This OSI forum screened and discussed videos created by individuals facing homophobia and HIV stigma in Africa and the United States.
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May 10
May 10, 2007
5:30–11:00 a.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkStemming Corruption in Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Using case studies from Afghanistan to Sierra Leone, this OSI event explored how accountability, professionalism, and corruption control can decrease conflict and increase sustainable recovery during post-war reconstruction.
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May 4
May 4, 2007
4:30–8:30 a.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkKatrina Was Not a Natural Disaster—What Went Wrong in the Gulf Coast?
This OSI forum looked at why poor and black neighborhoods were the most vulnerable to Hurricane Katrina, and discussed approaches to creating more equitable and sustainable communities.
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May 3
May 3, 2007
8:20 a.m.–2:20 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkProtecting America’s Children—Assessing the Promise of In Re Gault 40 Years Later
On the anniversary of a landmark court case concerning juveniles in the justice system, OSI cohosted a forum with judges, lawyers, and activists working to ensure the constitutional rights of children.
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May 2
May 2, 2007
8:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkRethinking Green in the South Bronx—Environmental Justice and the Transformation of a Community
To mark Earth Day 2007, former OSI fellow Majora Carter spoke about her efforts to transform the South Bronx into a place where clean air, green space, and job development go hand-in-hand.
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Apr 30
April 30, 2007
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkInternational and Domestic Responses to Violence Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
Sunil Pant, director of the Blue Diamond Society in Nepal, and Clarence Patton, director of the New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, spoke at this panel sponsored by OSI s Sexual Health and Rights Project and U.S. Programs.
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Apr 5
April 5, 2007
2:00–8:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkDocumenting Injustice, Protecting Identities
This OSI-sponsored panel discussion, featuring photographer Donna DeCesare, addressed the challenges of depicting injustice without exposing victims to further stigma.
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Apr 5
April 5, 2007
8:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkMedical-Legal Partnerships: From the U.S. to Abroad
OSI's Law and Health Initiative and U.S. Programspresented a discussion on how lawyers and health care professionals can collaborate to improve health and bring justice to vulnerable people.
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Apr 4
April 4, 2007
8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkTurkmenistan—What Next?
OSI's Central Eurasia Project hosted a discussion with Michael Hall, Central Asia Project Director of the International Crisis Group.
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Mar 2
March 2, 2007
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EST)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkLost and Found—Girl Soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The OSI Women s Program & Office of the Africa Regional Director held a panel discussion on girl soldiers involved in armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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