Commission Must Be Tough on Italy
James A. Goldston
July 30, 2009
The European Commission must make clear that Italy's breaches of fundamental human rights will no longer be tolerated, writes Open Society Justice Initiative executive director James Goldston.

New Partnership Jump-Starts Development in Sierra Leone and Liberia
Press Release
July 22, 2009
With support from the Open Society Institute, BRAC is leading a $15 million initiative to rebuild war-torn communities in West Africa.

Charles Taylor Trial Monitoring Website Launched
July 16, 2009
As the war crimes trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor resumes in The Hague, the Open Society Justice Initiative has launched a blog providing daily updates from the courtroom, as well as legal reports and expert analysis.

Open Society Institute Awards $5 Million to Support Sundance Institute and Documentary Films
Press Release
July 15, 2009
The Sundance Institute will receive a $5 million grant for its Documentary Film Program to help raise awareness on human rights.

New Data Reveals Paris Police Discriminate Against Minorities
Press Release
June 30, 2009
Police officers in Paris consistently stop people on the basis of ethnicity and dress rather than on the basis of suspicious individual behavior, according to a report released by the Open Society Justice Initiative.

Groups Press Governments to Reform Harmful Drug Policies
June 25, 2009
The Open Society Institute has joined with over 40 international groups and experts worldwide to issue a call to action pressing governments to adopt a humane approach to drug policy.