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An End to Peru’s Presidential Race Must Mark the Start of Electoral Reform
June 3, 2016 |The country’s presidential election has been marred by loopholes, vague rules, and conflicting legal interpretations. Civil society is pushing for reforms.
Subverting the Media to Boost Support for LGBTI Rights
June 2, 2016 |Since outing herself on Croatia’s most popular TV show, Mima Simić has become a master at using the media to spread tolerance.
Q&A: Is Addiction a Learning Disorder?
May 27, 2016By recognizing why people with addictions make the choices they do, policy makers can see the futility of punitive drug policies.
This Tool Exposes How U.S. Security Assistance Is Being Spent Overseas
May 27, 2016 |U.S. funding for security in foreign countries has reached $17 billion per year. Now, civil society can see where all that money is going.
Linked by Mobile Phones, Syrian Refugees Stay Connected
May 26, 2016 |A photo installation explores how refugees separated from friends and family manage to remain connected.
Uzbekistan’s Perfect Storm of Corruption
May 26, 2016 |A new report examines corruption in the Central Asian state, where political and economic power have merged to create a hotbed of unscrupulous activity.
Why Institutions Fail to Recognize Human Rights Abuses
May 25, 2016 |A recent report details the many reasons parliamentarians fail to notice or respond to serious human rights concerns.
Imprisonment of TB Patients Declared Unconstitutional in Kenya
May 20, 2016 |The practice of incarcerating tuberculosis patients was rebuked by the country’s High Court, putting an end to a dangerous and inhumane practice.
Chelsea Manning’s 35-Year Sentence: Far Beyond All Norms
May 19, 2016 |In a comparable case in Israel, a young woman soldier was given three-and-a-half years in prison, while a British intelligence officer received just six months after releasing “highly sensitive” documents.
To Be Effective, China’s New Anti–Domestic Violence Law Needs Civil Society’s Support
May 17, 2016 |China’s government has addressed family violence with official legislation—now it’s up to the public to utilize it.