Events
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Oct 20
October 20, 2015
3:00–8:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonEffective Criminal Defense in Latin America: New Report Launch
James L. Cavallaro of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights delivers keynote remarks at the launch of a survey of criminal defense rights in six Latin American countries.
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Sep 17
September 17, 2015
10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonTanzania’s Test: Can Free and Fair Elections Prevail?
A panel of civil society activists looks at the threats and opportunities surrounding upcoming elections in Tanzania.
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Jul 15
July 15, 2015
8:10 a.m.–1:40 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonWhistleblowing, Classification, and the U.S. Public Interest: What Reforms Are Possible?
Under current U.S. law, national security whistleblower Edward Snowden has no recourse to a public interest defense. This event discusses options for reform.
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Jul 14
July 14, 2015
7:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsElectric Yerevan: Lessons for Freedom of Assembly and Civic Culture in Armenia
A panel of experts will discuss the culture of protest in Armenia and the legality of the government’s response to the recent demonstrations, as well as questions of governance, rule of law, and human rights.
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Jun 26
June 26, 2015
8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsHow to Review the EU’s Eastern Partnership and Neighbourhood Policy: Views from the Ground
As the EU reviews its European Neighbourhood Policy, four experts will assess their countries’ experiences with the policy and assess its contribution to prosperity and democracy.
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Jun 10
June 10, 2015
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsRoundtable Discussion with the Ombudsman of Georgia
Ucha Nanuashvili, ombudsman of Georgia, will provide an update on the human rights situation in the country.
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Jun 5
June 5, 2015
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonUsing Transparency to Strengthen the Inter-American Human Rights System
This event features a presentation on the work of a new panel of experts monitoring the forthcoming election of new members to the Inter-American region’s human rights commission and court.
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May 13
May 13, 2015
10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsCivil Society Voices: How the EU Should Engage Its Eastern Neighbours
As EU policymakers prepare for the Eastern Partnership Summit in Riga, the Open Society European Policy Institute launches a new report about the EU’s role and influence regarding countries in the region.
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May 1
May 1, 2015
11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonGetting the Balance Right: Security Assistance and Democratic Governance
The White House, Pentagon, State Department, and Congress have all supported increased assistance to foreign military forces as a key component of U.S. strategy, including for counterterrorism. Is it working?
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Mar 25
March 25, 2015
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsThe Eastern Partnership in 2014: Turning Point for Some, Insecurity for All
Panelists discuss the latest edition of the European Integration Index for Eastern Partnership Countries.
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Mar 9
March 9, 2015
8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonPrison and Persecution in Turkmenistan
This discussion looks at the condition of human rights in Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most repressive and least transparent countries.
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Nov 14
November 14, 2014
7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (EST)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonThe Pitfalls of Peacebuilding: Lessons from Kyrgyzstan, Prospects for Ukraine
Can lessons on peace building in Kyrgyzstan work in Ukraine?
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