Events
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Jan 20
January 20, 2011
12:00–7:00 p.m. (EST)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkForced Child Labor: The Soviet Legacy in Post-Soviet Central Asia
At this Open Society forum, speakers will debate the responsibilities of development and aid agencies engaging with Uzbekistan, and question whether these agencies do enough to address the issue of forced child labor.
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Dec 16
December 16, 2010
7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (EST)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkA Rope and a Prayer
The Open Society Foundations hosted a discussion on a book recounting an American journalist's experience in captivity in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and his wife's struggle back home to free him.
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Nov 5
November 5, 2010
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkAssessing a Transitional Justice Approach for Kyrgyzstan
Speakers at this Open Society forum present the results of research conducted to assess how transitional justice methods could help achieve accountability for past human rights abuses in Kyrgyzstan.
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Oct 28
October 28, 2010
8:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkDo American Muslims Face a European Future?
Open Society Fellow Arun Kundnani on the pitfalls of counter-radicalization programs targeting Muslims in America.
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Oct 26
October 26, 2010
1:30–7:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkDrug Control, Criminalization, and Global Health
The Open Society Foundations and Human Rights Watch present a moderated discussion with UN Special Rapporteur Anand Grover on the issue of drug control and global health.
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Oct 21
October 21, 2010
5:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkUnderstanding the Educational Trajectories of Young Black Men in New York City
At this Open Society research briefing, experts will discuss policy recommendations dedicated to closing the academic achievement gap among black male students.
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Oct 18
October 18, 2010
10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkCivilian Harm and Amends in Pakistan: Stories of Struggle and Survival
Christopher Rogers, a fellow with the Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict, will discuss the ongoing turmoil in northwest Pakistan, focusing on civilian casualties and the difficult process of rebuilding the area.
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Oct 14
October 14, 2010
1:30–7:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkRedistricting 2011: Mapping Political Power for the Decade
This preview and panel look at Gerrymandering, a documentary that sheds light on the typically opaque redistricting process in the United States and the many who attempt to manipulate it for partisan gain.
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Oct 13
October 13, 2010
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkForeign Religious Education and Central Asia's Islamic Revival
This Open Society Foundations event explores how foreign religious education is playing a role in redefining the relationship between Islam and state, and Islam and society in Central Asia.
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Oct 12
October 12, 2010
1:30–5:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkReal Men: A Curriculum for Empowering Young Men of Color
This screening and discussion focuses on a powerful set of educational tools that help young men develop the skills, emotional flexibility, and resilience they need to succeed.
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Sep 28
September 28, 2010
3:00–7:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkVictims and War-Affected Communities: Understanding the Limits of Outreach
Open Society Fellow Eric Stover and Open Society Justice Initiative Senior Advocacy Officer Tracey Gurd recount their observations of the progress that has been made in reaching out to victims in the aftermath of atrocity.
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Sep 27
September 27, 2010
2:00–8:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkRevisiting U.S.-Georgia Relations after the August War
At this Open Society forum, speakers discuss their recommendations for U.S. policy for Georgia in the aftermath of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war.
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