Open Society Foundations Podcast

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Grupa Spomenik/Monument Group: "Studije Jugoslavjie" Feb 07, 2012

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Grupa Spomenik (Monument Group), a critically acclaimed group of artists and theoreticians, examine the representation of mass atrocities after the 1995 atrocities in Srebrenica. Speakers: Branimir Stojanovic, Damir Arsenijevic, Milica Tomic, Beka Vuco. (Recorded: November 7, 2011)

Saving Dolma: Female Migrant Domestic Workers in the Middle East Jan 31, 2012

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Produced and directed by Kesang Tseten, the documentary Saving Dolma reflects on the lives of female migrant domestic workers, one of the most vulnerable groups of workers, and the issues they face in the Middle East. Speakers: Luna Ranjit, Maria Teresa Rojas, Jonathan Hulland. (Recorded: November 2, 2011)

Taking a Stand: The Evolution of Human Rights Jan 24, 2012

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The Open Society Foundations present a conversation with Juan Méndez, whose new book sets forth an authoritative and incisive examination of torture, detention, exile, armed conflict, and genocide. Speakers: Juan Méndez, Aryeh Neier. (Recorded: October 24, 2011)

Breaking the Barriers: Helping Black Males Achieve Academic Success Jan 10, 2012

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Ivory Toldson of Howard University and Raymond Winbush of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University talk about what educators, parents, and families can do to ensure that young black men succeed. Speakers: Ivory Toldson, Raymond Winbush, Shawn Dove. (Recorded: October 20, 2011)

Reforming Libel Law in the United Kingdom Jan 04, 2012

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There is now a realistic prospect that UK libel law, which has a severe impact on freedom of expression worldwide, will be reformed. This event features a panel of experts discussing the possibilities for reform. Speakers: John Kampfner, Lord Lester of Herne Hill, Victor Kovner, Aryeh Neier. (Recorded: October 20, 2011)

Book Launch: Ernest Drucker's A Plague of Prisons Dec 13, 2011

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Open Society Foundations Soros Justice Fellow Ernest Drucker discusses his new book, A Plague of Prisons, a groundbreaking critique of mass incarceration in the United States and elsewhere. Speakers: Ernest Drucker, Ethan Nadelmann, Jill Harris, Judge Robert W. Sweet. (Recorded: October 11, 2011)

Latvia in Focus: Elections and Russian Policy in the Region Dec 06, 2011

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Nils Muiznieks and Andris Aukmanis provide insight into the turmoil in Latvia - the Baltic country that witnessed one of the most severe economic crises in Europe and now faces extraordinary elections after the president dissolved parliament amidst allegations of massive corruption. Speakers: Nils Muiznieks, Andris Aukmanis. (Recorded: September 13, 2011)

The International Migrants Bill of Rights: Civil Society Activism in the Governance of Migration Dec 02, 2011

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The forum provides an overview of the International Migrants Bill of Rights, which will serve as a backdrop for a conversation about existing legal frameworks for protecting migrants. Speakers: Ian Kysel, Susan Martin, Bianca Santos, Aryeh Neier. (Recorded: September 08, 2011)

Who Controls the Message? Producing and Distributing Media Content in the Digital Age Nov 22, 2011

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Drawing on the Open Society Foundations’ research into the worldwide impact of new and digital media, this forum discusses the role that these evolving forms of media can play in the development and strengthening of democratic societies. Speakers: Marius Dragomir, Behrouz Afagh , Aboubkr Jamaï, Tom Glaisyer, Fernando Bermejo. (Recorded: September 29, 2011)

Do White Americans Get Better Health Care than People of Color? Nov 15, 2011

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Michelle Gourdine, physician and author of Reclaiming Our Health: A Guide to African American Wellness, and Thomas LaVeist, director of the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Disparities Solutions, will discuss inequities in the American health care system and offer solutions for change. Speakers: Michelle Gourdine, Thomas LaVeist. (Recorded: September 15, 2011)

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