Open Society Institute–Washington, D.C.

Abuse Allegations at Classified U.S. Site in Afghanistan
Press Release
October 14, 2010
Former detainees held at a classified detention facility in Afghanistan claim abuse by U.S. military, according to a new Open Society Foundations report.

LGBTI Rights Challenges in Africa Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington DC October 19, 2010 This reception and panel discussion focuses on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,and intersex individuals in Africa.		Justice Roundtable: Winter 2010 OSI-Washington, D.C. December 7, 2010 The Open Society Foundations host the quarterly meeting of the Justice Roundtable, a network of advocacy organizations that span the political and theological spectrum yet share common goals toward reform of the U.S. criminal justice system.
Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Chance for a New Beginning? OSI-Washington, D.C. December 1, 2010 Bosnian civic activists and political analysts will discuss October's presidential and parliamentary elections and the hope for change.		The Misuse of Anti-Extremism in Russia OSI-Washington, D.C. October 27, 2010 This Open Society Foundations event featuring noted Russian human rights activist Alexander Verkhovsky looks at the current status of freedom of religion in Russia.

more events

Afghans Blame U.S.—Not Insurgents—For Instability
Press Release
October 7, 2010
While insurgents may be statistically responsible for a greater share of civilian casualties, Afghans tend to place equal or greater blame on international forces, according to a new report from the Open Society Foundations.

Confinement Conditions at a U.S. Screening Facility on Bagram Air Base
October 2010
This Open Society Foundations report provides the first detailed account of abuse by U.S. military at a classified detention facility in Afghanistan.

The Trust Deficit: The Impact of Local Perceptions on Policy in Afghanistan
October 2010
This report by the Open Society Foundations highlights the erosion of Afghan confidence in international forces due to civilian casualties, wrongful and abusive detention operations, deteriorating security, and a lack of accountability.

RSS Feeds	Podcasts	Email Updates

Facebook	Twitter	YouTube

	Sign Up
Stay informed with news and announcements.