Events
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Jun 24
June 24, 2013
8:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkThe Future of Intrastate Conflict in Africa: More Violence or Greater Peace?
Jakkie Cilliers of South Africa’s Institute for Security Studies discusses a report tracking emerging patterns of conflict and instability in Africa since the end of the Cold War.
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Jun 13
June 13, 2013
8:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkCivil Society and Human Rights in the United States
Open Society Fellow David Cole explores the role of civil society organizations in defending constitutional rights.
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Jun 10
June 10, 2013
8:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkRestless Valley: Revolution, Murder, and Intrigue in the Heart of Central Asia
Award-winning journalist Philip Shishkin discusses his new book, an on-the-ground account of Central Asia’s unfolding history from 2005 to the present, in conversation with political scientist Alex Cooley.
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May 22
May 22, 2013
8:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkThe Rios Montt Trial: Human Rights Accountability in Guatemala
A panel reflects on the recent trial and conviction of former Guatemalan dictator José Efraín Ríos Montt—the first time in history that a domestic court has found a former head of state guilty of genocide.
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May 21
May 21, 2013
9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonThe Rios Montt Trial: Human Rights Accountability in Guatemala (Washington, D.C., Event)
Two panels reflect on the recent trial and conviction of former Guatemalan dictator José Efraín Ríos Montt—the first time in history that a domestic court has found a former head of state guilty of genocide.
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May 7
May 7, 2013
2:00–9:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkMoving Walls 20 Opening Reception
The Open Society Foundations are hosting an opening reception for Moving Walls 20 at our new offices at 224 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019. Please note that this event is by invitation only.
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Apr 25
April 25, 2013
6:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonDirty Debt: The Shady Deal between Russia and Angola
The Open Society Foundations’ Washington office hosts a discussion about a new report by Corruption Watch that exposes massive corruption in Angola.
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Apr 17
April 17, 2013
8:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkThe Global Sexuality Frontier
Open Society Fellow Mark Gevisser reports on his research into the global revolution of ideas that is changing how people think about gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Apr 11
April 11, 2013
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonDebating the “War on Terror”: Two Appraisals of Obama, Human Rights, and Counterterrorism Policy
A spirited debate on the Obama administration’s record so far in the War on Terror and the role of human rights groups in curbing the worst abuses. Moderated by Charlie Savage of the New York Times.
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Apr 8
April 8, 2013
11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonFilm Screening: Fuelling Poverty
The documentary examines the corruption and mismanagement of oil wealth in Nigeria, set against the backdrop of the January 2012 protests after the removal of the fuel subsidy.
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Apr 8
April 8, 2013
8:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkLitigating Surveillance in American Courts
Open Society Fellow Jameel Jaffer discusses the US government’s broad and largely secret campaign of surveillance in the name of national security.
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Apr 3
April 3, 2013
9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonHuman Rights and the Failings of U.S. Public Diplomacy in Eurasia
The Open Society Foundations’ Washington office hosts a discussion on U.S. policy challenges to influencing human rights accountability in Eurasia.
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