Tools for Change: Applying United Nations Standards to Secure Women's Housing, Land, and Property Rights in the Context of HIV Open Society Foundations; United Nations Development Programme Published: April 2012 Outlines how women's lack of control over their economic, social, and sexual lives affects HIV infection rates. Offers documents, resources, tools, and examples of successful efforts to advocate for and enforce women's housing, land, and property rights. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions, Federation of Women Lawyers - Kenya, Huairou Commission, Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS, United Nations Development Program, Women's Inheritance Now, Women and Law in Southern Africa-Malawi Subject(s): Women; Civil and Human Rights; Health, HIV/AIDS Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(86 pages; 3.24MB; PDF)
Stop Imprisonment, Time for Rehabilitation Monitoring Network of Human Rights Violations Against People Who Use Drugs Published: March 2012 Outlines findings about ill treatment and rights violations of people who use drugs by police and government officials in Indonesia, including physical, mental, and sexual violence and disproportionate punishment. Makes recommendations for the government. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(6 pages; 2.51MB; PDF)
Religion in Prisons: A 50-State Survey of Prison Chaplains Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Published: March 2012 Shares findings from a survey of prison chaplains about the correctional system; what they do and should do; the religious lives of inmates, including the prevalence of extremism; religious rehabilitation programs; and the role of volunteers. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Religion; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(108 pages; 1.58MB; PDF)
Torture, Transfers, and Denial of Due Process: The Treatment of Conflict-Related Detainees in Afghanistan Open Society Foundations Published: March 2012 Documents new evidence of the Afghan intelligence service's use of torture and other violations of detainees' rights, including those transferred to Afghan custody by international forces. Recommends policies to strengthen monitoring and accountability. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development, Security/Terrorism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(67 pages; 1.79KB; PDF) Dari Version
Recent Developments at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia: February 2012 Open Society Foundations Published: February 2012 Summarizes developments since November 2011, including the final verdict on Case 001 and the Cambodian government's refusal to endorse the appointment of a co-investigating judge. Makes recommendations to the United Nations, donors, and the government. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development, Multilateral Agencies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 456KB; PDF)
Centers for Change: Drop-In Centers Facilitate Sex Worker-Led Human Rights Advocacy Open Society Institute Published: February 2012 Examines the services and support for advocacy movements provided by drop-in centers for sex workers. Calls for funding to engage sex workers in service design, implementation, and leadership; to offer safe environments; and to report abuses. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil Society; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Capacity Building Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 522KB; PDF)
Public Interest Litigation: Summary of a Meeting of Organisations From Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa and the United States Atlantic Philanthropies Kearney-Grieve, Brian Published: January 2012 Outlines discussions from a 2011 meeting of Atlantic's Reconciliation & Human Rights grantees about the challenges of advancing social justice through litigation; tips on recruiting lawyers, media relations, and enforcement; and what funders can do. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Public Affairs; Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(14 pages; 255KB; PDF)
Democracy From Afar: States Show Progress on Military and Overseas Voting Pew Center on the States Published: January 2012 Gives an overview of reforms in state laws to provide military and overseas voters enough time to vote, electronic transmission of unvoted ballots, elimination of notarization or witness requirements, and expanded use of federal write-in absentee ballots. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(11 pages; 815KB; PDF)
Missed Opportunities: How Organized Philanthropy Can Help Meet the Needs of LGBTQ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander Communities Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy Published: January 2012 Examines disparities in funding to LGBTQ Asian-American and Pacific Islander organizations; key issues, such as social and cultural stigma and physical violence against youth; and recommendations for philanthropic investment, including capacity building. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Minorities, Asians/Pacific Islanders Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.09MB; PDF)
Jumping Beyond the Broom: Why Black Gay and Transgender Americans Need More Than Marriage Equality Center for American Progress Moodie-Mills, Aisha C. Published: January 2012 Calls for a policy agenda to address the economic, educational, and health disparities among gay and transgender African Americans, who face multiple structural biases based on race/ethnicity, class, sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 483KB; PDF)
Cultures of Giving: Energizing and Expanding Philanthropy by and for Communities of Color W.K. Kellogg Foundation Published: January 2012 Explores trends in giving within and on behalf of communities of color, often organized through the Cultures of Giving program; the program's strategies; lessons for the field; and ways funders can collaborate with and advance identity-based philanthropy. Funder(s): Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Minorities; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(112 pages; 40MB; PDF)
A Community for All: Implementing Article 19 Open Society Institute Published: December 2011 Offers guidance on implementing the Convention of Rights of Persons with Disabilities article that provides that people with disabilities have the right to live their lives with the same choices as others. Calls for ending institutionalization. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Disabilities; Civil and Human Rights; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(39 pages; 730KB; PDF) Checklist
Diminishing Dollars: The Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis on the Field of Social Justice Philanthropy Foundation Center Gould, Sara K. Published: November 2011 Examines the immediate impact of the financial crisis on foundations active in the social justice sector, including 2005-09 trends in assets, spending, and grantmaking and strategies used to cope with depleted assets. Includes projections through 2015. Funder(s): Cricket Island Foundation, Edward W. Hazen Foundation, Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, Social Justice Philanthropy Collaborative Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(35 pages; 1.62MB; PDF)
Recent Developments at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia: November 2011 Open Society Institute Published: November 2011 Summarizes developments since June 2011, including an international co-investigating judge's resignation amid allegations of judicial misconduct, incompetence, and lack of independence. Recommends steps for the United Nations, donors, and the government. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development, Multilateral Agencies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(22 pages; 583KB; PDF)
All Children Matter: How Legal and Social Inequalities Hurt LGBT Families Movement Advancement Project; Family Equality Council; Center for American Progress Published: October 2011 Calls for legal recognition of LGBT families, equal access to economic protections and health care, protection from discrimination, and education about and support for LGBT families to secure stable homes, security, and health and well-being for children. Funder(s): Amy Mandel and Katina Rodis, Arcus Foundation, Colage, David Bohnett Foundation, David Dechman, David Geffen Foundation, Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, Gill Foundation, H. van Ameringen Foundation, Jim Hormel, Johnson Family Foundation, Kevin J. Mossier Foundation, Mona Pittenger, National Association of Social Workers, Palette Fund, Two Sisters and a Wife Foundation, Weston Milliken Related Organization(s): Center for American Progress, Family Equality Council Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(134 pages; 817KB; PDF)
Innovations in the Provision of Legal Services in the United States: An Overview for Policymakers RAND Corporation Rickman, Neil; James M. Anderson Published: October 2011 Offers an overview of the U.S. legal services industry and research questions about innovations, including in unbundling and outsourcing services, multidisciplinary partnerships, and alternative litigation finance, as well as the role of regulation. Funder(s): Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights; Human Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(54 pages; 369KB; PDF)
Against Her Will: Forced and Coerced Sterilization of Women Worldwide Open Society Institute Published: October 2011 Examines factors that cause women to be vulnerable to sterilization under pressure or without consent: including race/ethnicity, poverty, HIV status, and/or disability; weak informed consent policies; and lack of medical accountability. Calls for reforms. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Women; Civil and Human Rights; Health, Reproductive Health Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 555KB; PDF)
Building Open Society in the Western Balkans, 1991-2011 Open Society Institute Published: October 2011 Provides an overview of the Open Society Foundations' activities in the former Yugoslavia, including humanitarian assistance, support for civil and human rights, and establishment of arts, legal, and educational institutions. Considers remaining issues. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil Society; Civil Society, Conflict Resolution; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(96 pages; 3.00MB; PDF)
No Place for Kids: The Case for Reducing Juvenile Incarceration Annie E. Casey Foundation Mendel, Richard A. Published: October 2011 Reviews research on states' reliance on incarcerating juveniles in dangerous, ineffective, unnecessary, obsolete, wasteful, and inadequate facilities. Recommends ways to redesign corrections systems, including investing in non-residential alternatives. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 1.47MB; PDF)
The Cost of Kill/Capture: Impact of the Night Raid Surge on Afghan Civilians Open Society Institute; The Liasion Office Published: September 2011 Outlines the impact of an increase in the number of night raids by international forces in Afghanistan and factors that undermine the implementation of tactical directives, policy reforms, and their effect on human rights since 2010. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): The Liasion Office Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; International Affairs/Development, Security/Terrorism; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(38 pages; 669KB; PDF) Dari Version Pashto Version
Mobilising for Social Justice: Migrant Rights Centre Ireland's Community Work Model Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Published: September 2011 Describes MRCI's efforts and outcomes in advocating for migrant workers' rights and social justice using the community work model to enable the participation of previously excluded people in decision-making structures, empowerment, and collective action. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(50 pages; 2.48MB; PDF)
2010 Annual Report Gill Foundation Published: 2011 Contains message from the founder and chairman, message from the president and CEO, 2010 highlights, grantee profiles, 2010 grants, and financial statements. Funder(s): Gill Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 2.23MB; PDF)
Case Study: Out of the Box: Queer Youth in South Africa Today Atlantic Philanthropies Nell, Marian; Janet Shapiro Published: July 2011 Describes LGBTI youths' challenges in negotiating being gay in a straight environment, lack of inclusive policy, and effects of homophobia; youths' perspectives on efforts toward change; and ways to build their confidence in youth groups and at school. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(60 pages; 2.07MB; PDF)
Human Rights Education in Ireland — An Overview Irish Human Rights Commission Published: July 2011 Examines approaches to and the rationale and support structures for human rights training in primary, secondary, and higher education; the community and voluntary sector; the public sector; and the legal industry. Outlines a national plan. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Education; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(248 pages; 1.71MB; PDF)
Treatment or Torture? Applying International Human Rights Standards to Drug Detention Centers Open Society Institute Published: June 2011 Examines international laws prohibiting torture and cruelty in health care, common violations, and human rights abuses and lack of accountability in drug detention centers. Recommends steps for advocacy groups, governments, and international donors. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 3.45MB; PDF)
Treated With Cruelty: Abuses in the Name of Rehabilitation Open Society Institute Published: June 2011 Presents detainees' experiences of forced labor and cruel and inhuman treatment at drug detention centers in China, Cambodia, Mexico, and Russia, with commentaries about human rights violations. Includes call to action and resources list. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.90MB; PDF)
Pretrial Detention and Torture: Why Pretrial Detainees Face the Greatest Risk Open Society Institute Published: June 2011 Examines legal frameworks prohibiting torture and ill treatment in pretrial detention, contributing factors, and efforts to strengthen safeguards. Recommends preventive steps, including training health and legal professionals to detect and report abuse. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): Ludwig Boltzmann Institute, University of Bristol Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.70MB; PDF)
Getting Away With Murder: CPJ's 2011 Impunity Index Committee to Protect Journalists Published: June 2011 Ranks countries by level of anti-press violence, based on the number of unsolved murders of journalists as a percentage of the population. Examines trends, including improvements in Colombia and Russia and worsening conditions in Iraq and Mexico. Funder(s): John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; International Affairs/Development; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 358KB; PDF)
Government Accountability for Torture and Ill-Treatment in Health Settings Open Society Institute Published: May 2011 Lists cases of torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment in medical contexts such as denial of pain relief, especially for women; people with disabilities, HIV, or tuberculosis; drug users; and minorities. Calls for monitoring and accountability. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Health; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 321KB; PDF)
Renewing Juvenile Justice Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice Published: May 2011 Offers a historical and statistical overview of California's juvenile justice system and issues, including adult court transfers and probation practices. Suggests a model designed to improve outcomes for youth, their families, and caregivers. Funder(s): Sierra Health Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 1.23MB; PDF)
Without Citizenship: Statelessness, Discrimination, and Repression in Kuwait Open Society Justice Initiative; Refugees International Published: May 2011 Outlines Kuwaiti law, classes of citizenship and rights, ethnic discrimination in naturalization criteria, and issues of women's and children's rights, religious freedom, and abuse by officials and employers. Recommends reforms and international action. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): Refugees International Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(14 pages; 509KB; PDF)
Violations of Freedom of Religion or Belief in Turkmenistan: A Systematic Challenge to Human Rights Commitments Open Society Institute Published: April 2011 Examines Turkmenistan's restrictions on religious activity and recommends actions for its government, foreign governments, and multilateral organizations to ensure freedom of thought, conscience, and belief under international human rights standards. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Religion; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 2.71MB; PDF)
Oak Foundation Annual Report 2010 Oak Foundation Published: 2011 Contains letter from the trustees, mission statement, program information, grant guidelines, grant summary, and grants lists. Includes grantee profiles. Funder(s): Oak Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Environment; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(88 pages; 7.49MB; PDF)
State Trends: Legislative Victories From 2005 to 2010 Removing Youth From the Adult Criminal Justice System Campaign for Youth Justice Published: March 2011 Explains the costs to youth, public safety, community prosperity, and states of prosecuting children as adults. Outlines trends in state laws aimed at removing youth from the adult criminal justice system and restructuring the juvenile justice system. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, California Endowment, Carter & Melissa Cafritz Trust, Chasdrew Fund, Covington and Burling LLP, DHO Consulting, Eckerd Family Foundation, Inc., Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, Falk Foundation, Ford Foundation, Fund for Nonviolence, Gladys Jensen, JEHT Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Julie Jensen, Moriah Fund, Open Society Foundations, Public Welfare Foundation, Rockit Fund, Tow Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 6.40MB; PDF)
Catholic Attitudes on Gay and Lesbian Issues: A Comprehensive Portrait From Recent Research Public Religion Research Institute Published: March 2011 Synthesizes findings on white and Latino/Hispanic Catholics' views of same-sex marriage, civil unions, and other LGBTQ issues by age, gender, and religious attendance and compared with other groups. Considers the impact of how survey questions are worded. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Subject(s): Religion; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(21 pages; 342KB; PDF)
The Socioeconomic Impact of Pretrial Detention Open Society Institute Published: February 2011 Examines pretrial detentions worldwide, its negative effects, and impact on the poor and vulnerable and on communities and states. Calls for minimizing pretrial detention and monetary bail, addressing detainees' needs, monitoring, and further research. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(74 pages; 702KB; PDF)
Domestic Intelligence: New Powers, New Risks Brennan Center for Justice Berman, Emily Published: January 2011 Explains how, without sufficient oversight, the 2008 Attorney General's Guidelines expand the FBI's power in countering domestic terrorism threats, undermining civil liberties and law enforcement. Calls for accountability mechanisms and limited discretion Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies, Herb Block Foundation, Open Society Foundations, William C. Bullitt Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights; International Affairs/Development, Security/Terrorism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 576KB; PDF)
Consensus Report of the Arkansas Working Group on Sentencing and Corrections Pew Center on the States Published: January 2011 Outlines the rise in the state's prison population and the factors driving the increase, including the underutilization of probation. Proposes reforms such as strengthening community supervision, improving government efficiency, and containing costs. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(8 pages; 188KB; PDF)
Community-Based Paralegals: A Practitioner's Guide Open Society Institute Published: December 2010 Offers practical guidance to grassroots organizations, human rights activists, donors, and policy makers on designing and implementing legal empowerment initiatives and programs to train paralegals to help those without access to legal services. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(174 pages; 590KB; PDF)
Legal Aid in Cook County: A Report on Basic Trends in Need, Service and Funding Chicago Community Trust; Chicago Bar Foundation Published: November 2010 Provides an overview of the Chicago area's pro bono and legal aid system. Examines trends in legal aid needs; responses to those needs, such as types of services provided; funding; and the state of providers, including staffing challenges and salaries. Funder(s): Chicago Bar Foundation, Chicago Community Trust Related Organization(s): Chicago Bar Foundation, Rob Paral and Associates Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Philanthropy and Voluntarism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(41 pages; 2.18MB; PDF)
Grantmaking in Russia John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: November 2010 Provides an updated summary of the foundation's twenty years of grantmaking in Russia in the areas of higher education and research and human rights. Lists representative grants. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Higher Education; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 373KB; PDF) Russian Version
Grantmaking in Mexico John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: November 2010 Provides an updated summary of the foundation's grantmaking in Mexico since 1986 in the areas of human rights, population and reproductive health, and migration issues. Lists representative grants and additional resources. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Health Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 567KB; PDF)
Sikh Coalition Bay Area Civil Rights Report 2010 Sikh Coalition Published: November 2010 Examines incidents of racial profiling, bullying, discrimination, limited access to services due to language barriers, and other obstacles to the integration of Sikhs into civic and political life in the Bay Area by county. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): San Francisco Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Minorities; Religion Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 21.39MB)
From Judgment to Justice: Implementing International and Regional Human Rights Decisions Open Society Foundations Baluarte, David C.; Christian M. De Vos Published: November 2010 Examines the European, Inter-American, and African human rights systems and United Nations treaty bodies; how well court decisions are implemented; and what monitoring mechanisms exist. Suggests ways to strengthen implementation and, in turn, legitimacy. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(204 pages; 784KB; PDF)
KIDS COUNT Issue Brief: Rethinking Juvenile Detention in Ohio Children's Defense Fund; Children's Law Center; Juvenile Justice Coalition Published: October 2010 Calls for state- and county-level reforms to promote cost-saving measures, achieve better outcomes without endangering public safety, reduce racial disparities, and promote greater accountability. Highlights the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Cincinnati Bar Foundation Related Organization(s): Voices for Ohio's Children Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 2.40MB; PDF)
Corporate War Crimes: Prosecuting Pillage of Natural Resources Open Society Institute Stewart, James G. Published: October 2010 Reviews laws and cases relevant to the war crime of pillage and explores elements of corporate liability for the pillage of natural resources in conflict zones. Discusses topics including ownership, direct or indirect intent, and obligation to prosecute. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Environment; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(162 pages; 1.38MB; PDF) Second Edition 2011
The Missouri Model: Reinventing the Practice of Rehabilitating Youthful Offenders Annie E. Casey Foundation Published: October 2010 Describes a promising alternative to corrections institutions focused on smaller group homes, camps, and treatment facilities; relationships and direct supervision; and intensive youth development provided by specialists. Compares several states' data. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(60 pages; 1.78MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(60 pages; 1.78MB; PDF)
Better Together: Research Findings on the Relationship Between Racial Justice Organizations and LGBT Communities Applied Research Center Published: September 2010 Surveys racial justice groups' work on LGBTQ issues, linkages between missions, and barriers to engagement, including fear of community division. Calls for bolstering groups of color, strategic clarity, LGBTQ leadership, and communications infrastructure. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Minorities Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 89KB; PDF)
Challenge and Change: A Letter From President Gara LaMarche Atlantic Philanthropies Published: September 2010 Provides an overview of Atlantic's 2009 activities, impact, and challenges in advancing social justice during an economic crisis; changes in programming and organizational capacity; and commitment to spend down its endowment and close its doors by 2020. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Performance/Failure Analysis Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(9 pages; 580KB; PDF)
A Meeting of Queer Minds Atlantic Philanthropies Martin, Karen Published: September 2010 Reports on 2010 discussions among activists on strategies, achievements, and struggles in the LGBTI movement for full human and socioeconomic rights in Ireland and South Africa, including the need for mainstreaming, normalizing, and coalition building. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 744KB; PDF)
Suspended Education: Urban Middle Schools in Crisis Civil Rights Project Losen, Daniel J.; Russell Skiba Published: September 2010 Examines the rise in school suspensions; their effectiveness; the widening racial/ethnic discipline gap, especially for African-American boys; and the impact of suspensions on academic success and likelihood of incarceration. Makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation, Poverty and Race Research Action Council Related Organization(s): Southern Poverty Law Center Subject(s): Elementary and Secondary Education; Minorities; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 239KB; PDF)
Silence or Death in Mexico's Press: Crime, Violence, and Corruption Are Destroying the Country's Journalism Committee to Protect Journalists Published: September 2010 Examines the culture of bribery, extortion, and police complicity; murders and kidnappings of journalists; and the resulting self-censorship. Includes case studies, lists of the dead and missing, and recommendations for governments and journalists. Funder(s): Bloomberg, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, McCormick Foundation, Oak Foundation, Overbrook Foundation Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(51 pages; 997KB; PDF)
Priorities and Public Safety II: Adopting Effective Probation Practices Boston Foundation Engel, Len; Alyson Boehler; Richard Luedeman; Keith Mahoney Published: July 2010 Outlines the structural problems of Massachusetts' corrections, the role of probation in public safety, best practices in community supervision in other states, and the elements of an evidence-based probation system, including inter-agency collaboration. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(20 pages; 656KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(20 pages; 656KB; PDF)
Religion and Same-Sex Marriage in California: A New Look at Attitudes and Values Two Years After Proposition 8 Public Religion Research Institute Jones, Robert P.; Daniel Cox Published: July 2010 Based on a survey, explores shifts in Californians' support for Proposition 8, legalizing same-sex marriage, and broader LGBTQ issues by religion, race/ethnicity, age, and political affiliation. Analyzes the roles of theology and clergy on shaping views. Funder(s): Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Religion; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(26 pages; 396KB; PDF)
Political Interference at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia Open Society Institute Published: July 2010 Outlines the protections embedded in the court's structure to enable the Khmer Rouge trials to proceed fairly and free of improper governmental interference and examines their effectiveness in practice. Includes recommendations for immediate action. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development, Multilateral Agencies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 230KB; PDF)
Effective Criminal Defence in Europe: Executive Summary and Recommendations Open Society Institute Cape, Ed; Zaza Namoradze; Roger Smith; Taru Spronken Published: June 2010 Summarizes findings on effective defense rights and access to justice in the EU, including issues in domestic legislation, adherence to European Convention on Human Rights standards, and systems ensuring the rights can be exercised. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): European Community, Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): Intersentia, Metro Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(36 pages; 336KB; PDF)
No Data — No Progress: Data Collection in Countries Participating in the Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005-2015 Open Society Institute McDonald, Christina; Katy Negrin Published: June 2010 Evaluates the first five years of the common framework for action on the inclusion of Roma communities, the lack of comprehensive data for assessing progress, and barriers to disaggregating data by ethnicity. Outlines best practices and recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Minorities; Civil and Human Rights; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 180KB; PDF) Country Findings
2009 Annual Report: Making It Happen Public Welfare Foundation Published: 2010 Contains message from the board chair and the president; grantee profiles in the areas of criminal and juvenile justice, health reform, and workers' rights; 2009 grants list; program and grant guidelines; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 473KB; HTML) FOLIO Link(33 pages; 473KB; HTML)
Criminal Force: Torture, Abuse, and Extrajudicial Killings by the Nigeria Police Force Open Society Institute; Network on Police Reform in Nigeria Published: May 2010 Documents the prevalence of police killings, torture, rape, extortion and police-for-hire, and impunity and lack of accountability. Recommendations include improving recruitment and increasing police autonomy, external oversight, and internal control. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(134 pages; 2.16MB; PDF)
Mandatory Premarital HIV Testing: An Overview Open Society Institute Published: May 2010 Outlines how religious communities' and national, state, and local governments' mandatory premarital HIV testing policies threaten human rights and the principles of consent, counseling, and confidentiality. Calls for better laws, programs, and research. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Health; Health, HIV/AIDS; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 90.1MB; PDF) Bibliography
A Roadmap for Integrating Human Rights Into the World Bank Group World Resources Institute Herbertson, Kirk; Robert Goodland; Kim Thompson Published: April 2010 Offers a framework for linking effective international development and poverty reduction with human rights, including empowering communities to use the World Bank Group's grievance mechanisms. Outlines accomplishments, shortfalls, and recommendations. Funder(s): Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; International Affairs/Development, Multilateral Agencies; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(59 pages; 3.40MB; PDF)
Pathways to Progress? The European Union and Roma Inclusion in the Western Balkans Open Society Institute Müller, Stephan; Zeljko Jovanovic Published: April 2010 Analyzes the European Union's approach to promoting policies to address the socioeconomic situation and rights of Roma populations in candidate nations in the accession process. Offers a framework for a comprehensive and sustainable long-term strategy. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(114 pages; 439KB; PDF)
Open Society Stories 2009 Open Society Institute Published: March 2010 Reviews OSI's work in promoting transparency and international human rights over thirty years and 2009 highlights in the areas of health, justice, media and the arts, governance and accountability, rights and equality, and education and youth. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; International Affairs/Development; Health Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(40 pages; 355KB; PDF)
Detention as Treatment: Detention of Methamphetamine Users in Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand Open Society Institute Published: March 2010 Documents the practice of placing drug users in "compulsory drug treatment/detention centers" where little or no treatment is available and examines its implications for public health and human rights. Makes recommendations for policy makers and donors. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): Nossal Institute of Global Health Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(86 pages; 1.61MB)
Current Realities and Future Possibilities in Burma/Myanmar: Options for U.S. Policy Asia Society Published: March 2010 Analyzes political and economic conditions in Burma, economic sanctions, and links between people's economic welfare and human rights. Makes recommendations for a calibrated approach to U.S. engagement and tying the removal of sanctions to reform. Funder(s): Asia Society, Open Society Foundations Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(68 pages; 541KB; PDF)
Recent Developments at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia: March 2010 Update Open Society Institute Published: March 2010 Outlines developments between November 2009 and March 2010 in the Khmer Rouge trials and issues of political interference, corruption, and fundraising. Calls for measures to ensure judicial independence and a United Nations-appointed senior advisor. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development, Multilateral Agencies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(27 pages; 398KB; PDF)
Saving Lives, Promoting Democracy, Alleviating Poverty, and Fighting AIDS: The Case for Funding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Populations Arcus Operating Foundation Galst, Liz Published: March 2010 Outlines how advocacy for LGBT rights contribute to broader human rights, criminal justice reform, and development efforts. Calls for funding for hate crimes prevention, HIV/AIDS education, economic empowerment, and local organizations' capacity building. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 1.72MB; PDF)
Holding Government to Account — Advocacy in an Emerging Democracy: The Story of Black Sash Atlantic Philanthropies Lebert, Tom Published: March 2010 Describes the evolution and structure of a South African human rights organization's best practice advocacy model, which combines legislative lobbying, submission, litigation, monitoring, rights-based public education, legal advice, and trends analysis. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Related Organization(s): Umhlaba Associates Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; Civil Society Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(36 pages; 6.62MB; PDF)
Understanding the Maze: If Your Child Has Contact With the Law Vera Institute for Justice Published: February 2010 Explains the New York City criminal justice system's basic procedures and how parents can help their children's cases. Outlines their rights, available services, and advice for working with a lawyer, attending court hearings, and filing a complaint. Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation Related Organization(s): Interagency Coordinating Council on Youth Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(12 pages; 387KB; PDF) Spanish Version
Advancing Racial Equity in Communities: Lessons for Philanthropy Cornerstone Consultants US LLC Virtue, Mary Published: January 2010 Outlines elements of success and lessons learned from efforts by foundations and nonprofits in five communities to help dismantle the structural racism perpetuating disparities in income, wealth, education, housing, employment, and criminal justice. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Minorities; Civil and Human Rights; Community Improvement/Development Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(32 pages; 274KB; PDF)
Business of Change: A Resource Guide for Corporate-Nonprofit Collaboration Gill Foundation; Weber Shandwick Published: January 2010 Based in part on surveys of nonprofits and corporations, offers an overview of trends in corporate philanthropy and practical advice and tools for building partnerships. Includes successful examples and case studies, with a focus on advancing LGBT issues. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Weber Shandwick Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(109 pages; 2.19MB; PDF)
Report on Citizen Security and Human Rights Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Published: December 2009 Details findings on the factors undermining citizen security in Organization of American States member states, government obligations, and recommendations for improving institutions, laws, policies, programs, and practices on crime and violence. Funder(s): Government of Italy, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Open Society Foundations, UNICEF Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(115 pages; 1.37MB; PDF)
Global Restrictions on Religion Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Published: December 2009 Analyzes government and social restrictions on religious beliefs and practices worldwide, including percentages of countries with low, moderate, high, or very high limitations; percentages of the global population living in them; and types of limitations. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Subject(s): Religion; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(72 pages; 8.63MB; PDF)
Arrest the Violence: Human Rights Violations Against Sex Workers in 11 Countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia Sex Workers' Rights Advocacy Network Crago, Anna-Louise Published: December 2009 Documents the human rights violations sex workers face in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia from police and private citizens, their consequences, and barriers to justice and safety. Highlights positive practices and makes policy recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; Health, HIV/AIDS Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(78 pages; 4.11MB; PDF)
Research on Pathways to Desistance: Research Update Created for the Fourth Annual Models for Change National Working Conference John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: December 2009 Summarizes the rationale and early findings of a collaborative multi-site project to follow juvenile offenders for seven years after conviction in order to assess the outcomes of sanctions and services. Explores tailoring services by types of offenders. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Children and Youth; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(8 pages; 775KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(8 pages; 775KB; PDF)
Priorities and Public Safety: Reentry and the Rising Costs of our Corrections System Boston Foundation Published: December 2009 Examines trends in the state's corrections budgets, prison population, and recidivism and the impact of the economic crisis on corrections policies nationwide. Argues for more cost-efficient evidence-based policies, with examples from other states. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Community Resources for Justice Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(39 pages; 733KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(39 pages; 733KB; PDF)
Free Speech Is Not for Sale: The Impact of English Libel Law on Freedom of Expression Index on Censorship; English PEN Published: November 2009 Examines how libel laws restrict freedom of speech both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Recommends changes to restore the balance between facilitating the free flow of information and ideas and protecting reputations. Includes case summaries. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): English PEN Subject(s): Journalism/Media; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 1.39MB; PDF)
Recent Developments at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia: November 2009 Update Open Society Institute Published: November 2009 Examines progress in improving the court's ability to secure justice for Khmer Rouge crimes, political interference, lessons of Duch's trial, and other developments. Calls for ensuring independence, barring corruption, and expanding victim participation. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development, Multilateral Agencies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(32 pages; 363KB; PDF)
The Effects of Drug User Registration Laws on People's Rights and Health: Key Findings From Russia, Georgia, and Ukraine Open Society Institute Shields, Acacia; Nino Balanchivadze; Lev Levinson; David Otiashvili; Andrey Tolopilo; Mikhail Torban; Leonid Vlasenko Published: October 2009 Synthesizes research on how drug user registration leads to unfair restrictions on users' human rights and access to drug treatment. Recommends educating law enforcement and others on regulations, prosecuting rights violations, and system reform. Funder(s): Canadian International Development Agency, Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Civil and Human Rights; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 199KB; PDF)
Globalizing the Culture Wars: Conservatives, African Churches, & Homophobia Political Research Associates Published: October 2009 Examines how U.S. conservatives' recruitment of African clergy as proxies in their culture wars affects sexual minorities' struggle for civil rights in Africa. Recommendations include exposing American sources of financing for African conservatives. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Subject(s): Religion; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(49 pages; 1.17MB; PDF)
Entrenching Impunity: Moldova's Response to Police Violence During the April 2009 Post-Election Demonstrations Open Society Institute Bencomo, Clarisa Published: October 2009 Documents police abuses during the April 2009 post-election violence, the Soros Foundation-Moldova's response, and the impact of repressive state actions on human rights. Offers recommendations for restoring social stability and the rule of law. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(170 pages; 1.59MB; PDF)
Majority Continues to Support Civil Unions: Results From the 2009 Annual Religion and Public Life Survey Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life; Pew Research Center for the People & the Press Published: October 2009 Analyzes survey results on civil unions, same sex marriage, homosexuality, and related issues by gender, race/ethnicity, age, education, political affiliation, religion, and region. Examines gay marriage advocates' views on effective strategies. Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Research Center for the People & the Press Subject(s): Religion; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(16 pages; 101KB; PDF)
Citizenship Law in Africa Open Society Institute Manby, Bronwen Published: October 2009 Describes the citizenship laws, practices, and discrimination in African countries that exacerbate widespread statelessness, human rights abuses, and intercommunal, racial, and ethnic conflicts. Outlines international norms and makes recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(122 pages; 743KB; PDF)
Tyrants on Trial: Keeping Order in the Courtroom Open Society Institute Wald, Patricia M. Published: September 2009 Discusses structural elements and issues of judicial control, self-representation, and media control in criminal trials of former leaders accused of atrocities who question the court's legitimacy and disrupt procedures. Shares lessons for future trials. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Civil and Human Rights; International Affairs/Development, Multilateral Agencies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(76 pages; 1.82MB; PDF)
Giving Hope and Dignity to the Poor: The Story of ProBono.Org Atlantic Philanthropies Lebert, Tom Published: September 2009 Presents a case study of South Africa's first public interest law clearing house established to increase access to pro bono services of law firms and advocates. Outlines ProBono.Org's organization, strategies, and outcomes as well as emerging practices. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(28 pages; 880KB; PDF)
Gay People Are Living There: Reaching Out Beyond the Cities Atlantic Philanthropies Nel, Marion; Janet Shapiro Published: August 2009 Evaluates the 2008 Out In Africa Satellite Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in Mafikeng, South Africa. Describes the challenges and impact of bringing queer films to isolated, mainly black and poor, gay and lesbian communities and strengthening local groups. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Related Organization(s): Gay Umbrella, Out In Africa Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Arts and Culture Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.98MB; PDF)
Social Justice Grantmaking II: Highlights Foundation Center Published: July 2009 Summarizes findings on trends in and strategies for social justice philanthropy, with quantitative benchmarks and perspectives of leading funders and practitioners. Updates the 2005 report Social Justice Grantmaking: A Report on Foundation Trends. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(12 pages; 2.42MB; PDF)
The Faithful Divide Over Wedding Vows: A Profile of Michigan's 2004 Battle Over Marriage Equality Center for American Progress Duffy, Jonathan; Sally Steenland Published: June 2009 Reviews the campaigns for and against Michigan's Proposal 2 to prohibit same-sex marriage and the consequences of its passage in 2004. Discusses lessons learned about the role of religion, effective arguments, organizing strategies, and communications. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Public Affairs Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(20 pages; 453KB; PDF)
Observance of the Rights of Patients With Disabilities in Issyk-Kul Province Open Society Institute Kazakunova, Gulmira; Ainura Kabylova Published: November 2008 Offers a legal analysis of patients' rights and reports on their violation in cases of disabled patients in the Kyrgyz Republic. Examines the quality and availability of treatment against the country's and international standards. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations, Soros Foundation Kyrgyzstan Related Organization(s): Ravenstvo Subject(s): Health; Disabilities; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 415KB; PDF)
Queer Asian Compass: A Descriptive Directory of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ) Asian American, South Asian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Organizations National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance Published: June 2009 Provides listings of LGBTQ organizations serving the AAPI community, including contact information, mission, and history. Includes an overview of trends in location, organizational infrastructure, activities, membership, donors, budget, and leadership. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, Funding Exchange, Inc., Gill Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Civil Society Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(100 pages; 7.52MB; PDF)
A Time to Build Up: Analysis of the No on Proposition 8 Campaign and Its Implications for Future Pro-LGBTQQIA Religious Organizing National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Voelkel, Rebecca Published: May 2009 Based on a January 2009 convening and survey of experts on pro-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and ally (LGBTQQIA) organizing in religious communities, outlines lessons learned and a framework for future advocacy efforts. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(25 pages; 233KB; PDF)
The Effects of Postsecondary Correctional Education Urban Institute Winterfield, Laura; Michelle Burke-Storer; Mark Coggeshall; Vanessa Correa; Simon Tidd Published: May 2009 Presents findings on the effect of prison-based postsecondary education on offenders during incarceration and on post-release employment and recidivism. Explores offenders' and stakeholders' views on the value and challenges of such programs. Funder(s): Lumina Foundation for Education Subject(s): Higher Education; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 321KB; PDF)
Ethnic Profiling in the European Union: Pervasive, Ineffective, and Discriminatory Open Society Institute Published: May 2009 Examines post-9/11 ethnic profiling in Europe and describes how it is not only discriminatory but also inefficient and ineffective in preventing terrorism. Discusses alternatives and recommendations for policy makers, law enforcement, and civil society. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development, Security/Terrorism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(200 pages; 758KB; PDF)
Advancing Human Rights & International Justice John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Published: May 2009 Highlights MacArthur's support for the international justice system, development of new norms, international human rights organizations, and groups in Mexico, Nigeria, and Russia. Lists grantees and describes the MacArthur Award for International Justice. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(24 pages; 543KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 543KB; PDF)
2008 Annual Report Public Welfare Foundation Published: 2009 Contains president's message; grantee highlights in the areas of criminal and juvenile justice, health reform, and workers' rights; grants list; program and application guidelines; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(69 pages; 3.18MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(69 pages; 3.18MB; PDF)
Addressing Ethnic Profiling by Police: A Report on the Strategies for Effective Police Stop and Search Project Open Society Institute Published: May 2009 Presents findings from the European Commission's program to monitor the use of ethnic profiling and improve police-community relations in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Spain. Outlines ethnic disparities in stop rates, lessons learned, and recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Minorities; Civil and Human Rights; Social Science Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 1.71MB; PDF)
Justice Denied: America's Continuing Neglect of Our Constitutional Right to Counsel Constitution Project; National Legal Aid & Defender Association Published: April 2009 Presents the legal foundation, requirements, and relevance of the right to counsel; the states of indigent defense and the need for reform; and lessons learned from and recommendations for using litigation, legislation, and commissions to achieve reform. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations, Wallace Global Fund Related Organization(s): National Legal Aid & Defender Association Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(238 pages; 4.04MB)
The Changing Racial Dynamics of the War on Drugs Sentencing Project Mauer, Marc Published: April 2009 Examines the decrease in African Americans and increase in whites among those in state prisons for drug offenses and discusses possible factors, including trends in drug use, sales, arrests, drug courts, and sentencing policies. Considers implications. Funder(s): Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation, Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, Elizabeth B. and Arthur E. Roswell Foundation, Ford Foundation, General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, Herb Block Foundation, JK Irwin Foundation, Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Public Welfare Foundation, Ralph E. Ogden Foundation, Sam and Reba Sandler Family Foundation, Starfish Group, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(23 pages; 637KB; PDF)
Drug Courts: A Review of the Evidence Sentencing Project King, Ryan S.; Jill Pasquarella Published: April 2009 Provides an overview of drug courts designed to integrate drug treatment into the criminal justice system in cases of low-level defendants and reviews research on their operation, efficacy, and concerns about its impact on the prison population. Funder(s): Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation, Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, Elizabeth B. and Arthur E. Roswell Foundation, Ford Foundation, General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, Herb Block Foundation, JK Irwin Foundation, Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Public Welfare Foundation, Ralph E. Ogden Foundation, Sam and Reba Sandler Family Foundation, Starfish Group, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(22 pages; 710KB; PDF)
"Please Don't Make Us Suffer Anymore…": Access to Pain Treatment as a Human Right Human Rights Watch Published: March 2009 Documents the global lack of adequate access to pain treatment and of relevant policies, as well as contributing factors. Outlines government obligations and recommendations for governments, drug policy makers, multilaterals, and the donor community. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Health; Civil and Human Rights; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 431KB; PDF)
Returning Home: Resettlement And Reintegration of Detainees Released From the U.S. Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Human Rights Center at University of California, Berkeley; International Human Rights Law Clinic at University of California, Berkeley Published: March 2009 Calls for a resettlement and reintegration policy, short-term financial assistance and support, and mental and physical health services for former detainees in partnership with local communities, and explains the policy rationale for U.S. support. Funder(s): Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; International Affairs/Development, Security/Terrorism; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 2.49MB; PDF)
Human Rights Abuses in the Name of Drug Treatment: Reports From the Field Open Society Institute Published: March 2009 Summarizes research on the range of human rights abuses practiced against drug users in Asia and the former Soviet Union, including detention without judicial oversight and beatings. Highlights the need for reform. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Civil and Human Rights; Health Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 502KB; PDF)
Criminal Justice Primer 2009: Policy Priorities for the 111th Congress Sentencing Project Published: February 2009 Outlines recommendations for criminal and juvenile justice policy, including reforming sentencing laws, analyzing racial/ethnic disparities, reducing youth gang involvement, and supporting efforts to assist former prisoners' reentry and reduce recidivism. Funder(s): Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation, Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, Elizabeth B. and Arthur E. Roswell Foundation, Ford Foundation, General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, Herb Block Foundation, JK Irwin Foundation, Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Public Welfare Foundation, Ralph E. Ogden Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Starfish Group, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Community Improvement/Development; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(26 pages; 667KB; PDF)
Human Rights Documentation and Advocacy: A Guide for Organizations of People Who Use Drugs Open Society Institute Kaplan, Karyn Published: February 2009 Describes human rights mechanisms and methods for documenting systematic abuses against drug users as part of an advocacy plan to expand access to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. Includes resources and profiles of successful documentation efforts. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; Substance Abuse Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(116 pages; 284KB; PDF)
At What Cost? HIV and Human Rights Consequences of the Global "War on Drugs" Open Society Institute Published: February 2009 Compiles reports of draconian laws and corruption that result in abuse and human rights violations of drug users, the impact of hard-line U.S. and Russian approaches on other nations' policies, and the need to align policies on drug control and HIV/AIDS. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Substance Abuse; International Affairs/Development; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(196 pages; 3.00MB; PDF)
The State of Sentencing 2008: Developments in Policy and Practice Sentencing Project King, Ryan S. Published: February 2009 Summarizes key developments in state criminal justice policy in the areas of sentencing, drug policy, parole revocation, and racial justice. Makes recommendations for further reforms in 2009, including expanding alternatives to incarceration. Funder(s): Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation, Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, Elizabeth B. and Arthur E. Roswell Foundation, Ford Foundation, General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, Herb Block Foundation, JK Irwin Foundation, Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Public Welfare Foundation, Ralph E. Ogden Foundation, Sam and Reba Sandler Family Foundation, Starfish Group, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(17 pages; 370KB; PDF)
So We Will Never Forget: A Population-Based Survey on Attitudes About Social Reconstruction and the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia Human Rights Center at University of California, Berkeley Pham, Phuong; Mychelle Balthazard; Sokhom Hean; Eric Stover; Patrick Vinck Published: January 2009 Analyzes survey findings on Cambodians' views on the crimes committed by the Khmer Rouge, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, and the outlook for justice and reparations. Makes recommendations to the courts, NGOs, and the government. Funder(s): German Civil Peace Service, German Development Service, Open Society Foundations Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(56 pages; 1.11MB; PDF)
Innovative Grant-Making: Giving Voice to the Marginalised Atlantic Philanthropies Nell, Marian; Janet Shapiro Published: January 2009 Presents a case study of the Multi Agency Grants Initiative (MAGI), a mechanism for a group of international grantmakers to target small grants to community-based service organizations and social movements in South Africa. Outlines systems and procedures. Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(44 pages; 1.96MB; PDF)
Expanding Global Philanthropy to Support the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People Arcus Operating Foundation Simon, Sue Published: January 2009 Summarizes discussions from a September 2008 meeting of donors, foundation leaders, and rights advocates on the global lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights movement, key obstacles, and ways to increase philanthropic resources to address them. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 278KB; PDF)
Mobilizing Resources for the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) People: Challenges and Opportunities Arcus Operating Foundation; FSG Social Impact Advisors Parkhurst, Marcie; Amber Johnson Published: January 2009 Based on a survey of funders, identifies barriers to increased funding for global LGBT human rights work and the implications. Outlines strategies including peer-to-peer networking, capacity-building for intermediaries, and tapping bilateral aid agencies. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Related Organization(s): FSG Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 3.02MB; PDF)
Giving Out Globally: A Resource Guide of Funding Mechanisms to Support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights in the Global South and East Arcus Operating Foundation Dorf, Julie Published: January 2009 Provides an overview of funding vehicles, such as Northern groups working in the global South and East, intermediaries, direct cross-border grantmaking, private foundations, and donor-advised funds. Includes lists of resources and grantee profiles. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Toolkit PubHub Link(32 pages; 670KB; PDF)
2003-2007 Report on Hate Crimes and Discrimination Against Arab Americans American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee Ibish, Hussein, Ed.; Thomas Albert; Laila Al-Qatami; Christine Gleichert; Kareem Shora; Nawar Shora; Marvin Wingfield Published: December 2008 Analyzes rates, patterns, and sources of anti-Arab-American hate crimes and discrimination, including detainee abuse, delays in naturalization, and threats; civil liberties concerns; bias in schools; and defamation in the media. Includes case summaries. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Minorities; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(99 pages; 4.49MB; PDF)
Pulse of Equality: A Snapshot of U.S. Perspectives on Gay and Transgender People and Policies Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Published: 2008 Presents survey findings on attitudes toward and beliefs about gays and lesbians, as well as policies including legal recognition of gay couples, adoption qualification, and anti-discrimination laws, by gender, age, race/ethnicity, and religion. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(37 pages; 366KB; PDF)
Ten Reasons to Oppose the Criminalization of HIV Exposure or Transmission Open Society Institute Published: December 2008 Explains how laws criminalizing HIV exposure or transmission are ineffective in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and may negatively affect public health and human rights. Recommends more effective prevention efforts and urgently needed public policies. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Health; Health, HIV/AIDS; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(36 pages; 201KB; PDF)
Rights Not Rescue: A Report on Female, Trans, and Male Sex Workers' Human Rights in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa Open Society Institute Crago, Anna-Louise; Jayne Arnott Published: November 2008 Based on interviews, documents violence against and abuses of sex workers, their efforts to protect their rights by organizing, and the limitations of rehabilitation-based approaches to sex work. Recommends rights-based approaches and policy reforms. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Health, Reproductive Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(17 pages; 121KB; PDF)
Observance of the Rights of Injecting Drug Users in the Public Health Care System Open Society Institute Published: November 2008 Offers a legal analysis of patients' rights and reports on their violation in cases of drug users seeking medical care in the Kyrgyz Republic, the quality of care received, and level of awareness of patients of their rights. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations, Soros Foundation Kyrgyzstan Related Organization(s): Aman Plus Subject(s): Substance Abuse; Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 332KB; PDF)
Observance of the Rights of Patients in Mental Health Institutions in Jalal-Abad Open Society Institute Published: November 2008 Offers a legal analysis of patients' rights and, based on interviews, examines the state of mental health care in the Kyrgyz Republic against the country's own law on psychiatric care and international patients' rights standards. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations, Soros Foundation Kyrgyzstan Related Organization(s): Diaron Subject(s): Health; Health, Mental Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(34 pages; 341KB; PDF)
Observance of the Rights of Sex Workers to Obtain Health Care: Monitoring of Human Rights in Medical Institutions in Osh City in the Kyrgyz Republic Open Society Institute Sergo, Emma; Galina Abramova; Issa Nurmamatov; Elena Sekretareva Published: November 2008 Offers a legal analysis of patients' rights and reports on their violation in cases of sex workers in the Kyrgyz Republic, including denial of emergency care due to stigmatization and discrimination. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations, Soros Foundation Kyrgyzstan Related Organization(s): Musaada Subject(s): Health; Women; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(26 pages; 358KB; PDF)
Guantánamo and Its Aftermath: U.S. Detention and Interrogation Practices and Their Impact on Detainees Human Rights Center at University of California, Berkeley; International Human Rights Law Clinic at University of California, Berkeley Fletcher, Laurel E.; Eric Stover Published: November 2008 Based on interviews with former detainees held in Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay, attorneys, officials, and military personnel, details interrogation practices, conditions of incarceration, and their long-term effects. Urges a nonpartisan investigation. Funder(s): Nathan Cummings Foundation Related Organization(s): Center for Constitutional Rights, International Human Rights Law Clinic at University of California, Berkeley Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Social Science, Military; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(136 pages; 1.86MB; PDF)
Expanding the Vote : State Felony Disenfranchisement Reform, 1997-2008 Sentencing Project King, Ryan S. Published: September 2008 Reviews efforts to reform restrictive felony disenfranchisement policies or to clarify rights restoration processes and expand voter eligibility. Outlines nineteen states' reforms and disenfranchisement rates for the population and for African Americans. Funder(s): Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation, Elizabeth B. and Arthur E. Roswell Foundation, Ford Foundation, Herb Block Foundation, Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Public Welfare Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Sam and Reba Sandler Family Foundation, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil Society, Citizen/Public Participation; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(33 pages; 319KB; PDF)
Living With Fear: A Population-Based Survey on Attitudes About Peace, Justice and Social Reconstruction in Eastern Congo Human Rights Center at University of California, Berkeley; Payson Center for International Development at Tulane University; International Center for Transitional Justice Vinck, Patrick; Suliman Baldo; Phuong Pham; Rachel Shigekane Published: August 2008 Analyzes survey findings on views on the Congo wars, exposure to violence, origins of the wars, trials for war crimes, and priorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Compares survey data with those in Kishasa and Kisangani. Makes recommendations. Funder(s): BBC World Service Trust, European Commission, Humanity United, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency Related Organization(s): International Center for Transitional Justice, Payson Center for International Development at Tulane University Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(72 pages; 713KB; PDF)
State Sentencing Guidelines: Profiles and Continuum National Center for State Courts Kauder, Neal B.; Brian J. Ostrom Published: July 2008 Describes twenty-one state sentencing commissions; highlights key attributes of each state's sentencing guidelines and the composition of each commission; and compares guideline systems along a continuum from "more voluntary" to "more mandatory." Funder(s): Pew Charitable Trusts Related Organization(s): Pew Center on the States Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(28 pages; 4.19MB; PDF)
Our Lives Matter: Sex Workers Unite for Health and Rights Open Society Institute Crago, Anna-Louise Published: July 2008 Profiles eight groups worldwide fighting for sex workers' health and rights and the decriminalization of sex work through innovative advocacy and service models. Summarizes the sex workers' situations, the groups' actions, and the resulting changes. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Health, HIV/AIDS; Women Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(76 pages; 1.09MB; PDF)
Tipping the Balance: Why Legal Services Are Essential to Health Care for Drug Users in Ukraine Open Society Institute Carey, Corinne; Andrey Tolopilo Published: June 2008 Examines the need to integrate legal support for drug users with harm reduction programs to effectively stem the spread of HIV/AIDS. Discusses approaches, legal problems, and recommendations for government policy and for nongovernmental organizations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Health, HIV/AIDS; Substance Abuse Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(56 pages; 197KB; PDF)
HIV/AIDS, Human Rights, and Legal Services in Uganda Open Society Institute Mukasa, Stella; Anne Gathumbi Published: May 2008 Based on interviews, examines the legal and policy framework affecting the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS. Recommends integrating legal aid into HIV services, strategic litigation, legal empowerment, advocacy, and creating support mechanisms. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Health, HIV/AIDS; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(64 pages; 1.02MB; PDF)
On the Road to the EU: Monitoring Equal Opportunities for Women and Men in South Eastern Europe Open Society Institute Published: May 2006 Provides an overview of analyses of legislation, institutions, and practices regarding gender equality in seven European Union candidate and potential candidate countries. Summarizes EU standards as well as analysis and recommendations for each country. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Women; Social Science, International Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(89 pages; 940KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report: Achieving Full Equality Gill Foundation Published: 2008 Contains mission statement and foundation goals, letters from the chairman and the executive director, grantee profiles, financial information, and grants list. Funder(s): Gill Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(29 pages; 759KB; PDF)
Disparity by Geography: The War on Drugs in America's Cities Sentencing Project King, Ryan S. Published: May 2008 Analyzes drug arrest patterns in cities between 1980 and 2003; the impact on the African-American community; and the consequences, for racial inequality, of taking a law enforcement — not a public health — approach to the war on drugs. Funder(s): Elizabeth B. and Arthur E. Roswell Foundation, Ford Foundation, General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, Gimbel Foundation, Herb Block Foundation, JEHT Foundation, Jewish Funds for Justice, Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Public Welfare Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Sam and Reba Sandler Family Foundation, Starfish Group, Wallace Global Fund Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Substance Abuse Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(45 pages; 505KB; PDF)
2007 Annual Report Public Welfare Foundation Published: 2008 Contains president's message; program information in the areas of criminal and juvenile justice, health reform, and workers' rights; grants list; grant guidelines; and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Annual Report PubHub Link(48 pages; 901KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(48 pages; 901KB; PDF)
Justice Initiatives: Pretrial Detention Open Society Institute Published: April 2008 Compiles essays on the excessive use of pretrial detention, a violation of international norms; its negative effects on public resources, the rule of law, and public health in various countries; and the potential and challenges of reform initiatives. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(184 pages; 648KB; PDF)
Potential for Change: Public Attitudes and Policy Preferences for Juvenile Justice Systems Reform Center for Children's Law and Policy Published: January 2008 Examines Americans' attitudes about youth, race, and crime and public support levels for the rehabilitation of youth offenders. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(12 pages; 246.44KB; PDF)
Rehabilitation Versus Incarceration of Juvenile Offenders: Public Preferences in Four Models for Change States MacArthur Research Network on Adolescent Development and Juvenile Justice Piquero, Alex; Laurence Steinberg Published: January 2008 Analyzes how American juvenile justice system policy has become increasingly punitive over the last few decades and examines citizens' willingness to pay for incarceration versus rehabilitation of youth offenders. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(7 pages; 219.89KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(7 pages; 219.89KB; PDF)
Palliative Care as a Human Right Open Society Institute Brennan, Frank; Liz Gwyther; Richard Harding Published: January 2008 Examines the state of palliative care for AIDS patients worldwide, approaches to palliative care as a human right and a public health issue, legal foundations, challenges to its promotion and provision, and strategies and mechanisms for enhancing access. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Health; Health, Palliative Care/End of Life; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(52 pages; 387KB; PDF)
When the War Ends: A Population-Based Survey on Attitudes About Peace, Justice and Social Reconstruction in Northern Uganda Human Rights Center at University of California, Berkeley; Payson Center for International Development at Tulane University; International Center for Transitional Justice Pham, Phuong; Richard Bailey; Andrew Moss; Eric Stover; Patrick Vinck; Marieke Wierda Published: December 2007 Analyzes survey findings on northern Ugandans' displacement and resettlement as well as views on peace, justice, and social reconstruction during peace talks between the Ugandan government and the Lord Resistance Army. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): Humanity United, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Related Organization(s): International Center for Transitional Justice, Payson Center for International Development at Tulane University Subject(s): International Affairs/Development; Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(57 pages; 719KB; PDF)
Report on Developments 2005-2007: Open Society Justice Initiative Open Society Institute Published: December 2007 Outlines the initiative's efforts to advance equality and citizenship, freedom of information and expression, international justice, legal capacity development, and criminal justice reform in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the former Soviet Union. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; International Affairs/Development Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(76 pages; 3.58MB; PDF)
"We Have Degrees in Violence": A Report on Torture and Human Rights Abuses in Zimbabwe Open Society Institute Keller, Allen; Samantha Stewart Published: December 2007 Provides evidence, based on forensic evaluations by international health professionals, that the Zimbabwean government is systematically using torture and violence to suppress political opposition. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture, Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(62 pages; 910.52KB; PDF)
Equal Access to Quality Education for Roma, Volume 2: Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Slovakia Open Society Institute Published: December 2007 Includes a Europe-wide overview and individual country reports on Roma children. Highlights policy actions necessary to address the educational challenges faced by Roma in Europe. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Education; Children and Youth Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(578 pages; 3.10MB; PDF)
LGBT Health and Rights in East Africa: A Snapshot of Successes and Challenges for the Advocacy Community Open Society Institute Wood, Jill; Max Anmeghichean; Sue Simon Published: September 2007 Outlines issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) health and rights in the region, such as the legal and political climate, homophobia, and funding needs. Lists LGBT groups and other resources, advocacy opportunities, and recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues; Health Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(16 pages; 106KB; PDF)
Human Rights and HIV/AIDS: Now More Than Ever: 10 Reasons Why Human Rights Should Occupy the Center of the Global AIDS Struggle Open Society Institute Jürgens, Ralf; Jonathan Cohen Published: September 2007 Outlines why protecting human rights is central to the global response to HIV/AIDS. Discusses universal access, gender equality, children's rights, marginalized groups, attacks on programs and activists, public health, politics, and rights-based efforts. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Health, HIV/AIDS; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(16 pages; 315KB; PDF)
The Millennium Development Goals and the Right to the Highest Attainable Standard of Health John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Hunt, Paul Published: August 2007 From the foundation's International Lecture Series on Population and Reproductive Health: discusses the relationship between human rights and health, whether the international right to health can be implemented, and new skills and techniques. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Health; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 344KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 344KB; PDF)
The Gathering Storm: Infectious Diseases and Human Rights in Burma Open Society Institute Stover, Eric; Chris Beyrer; Thomas Lee; Andrew Moss; David Scott Mathieson; Rachel Shigekane; Voravit Suwanvanichkij; David Tuller; Emily Whichard Published: July 2007 Documents how decades of repressive rule, civil war, and poor governance in Burma have contributed to the spread of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other infectious diseases. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): Center for Public Health and Human Rights at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Human Rights Center at University of California, Berkeley Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Health, Public Health; International Affairs/Development, Water/Sanitation/Hygiene Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(183 pages; 5.14MB; PDF)
Abducted: Forced Conscription and the Lord's Resistance Army in Northern Uganda Human Rights Center at University of California, Berkeley; Payson Center for International Development at Tulane University; International Center for Transitional Justice Pham, Phuong; Eric Stover; Patrick Vinck Published: June 2007 Based on intake center data, documents abductions of youth by the Lord's Resistance Army, including demographics, length of abduction, experience, exposure to violence, and estimates of numbers and geographic scope. Recommends better data collection. Funder(s): John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Omidyar Network Fund, Sandler Family Supporting Foundation Related Organization(s): International Center for Transitional Justice, Payson Center for International Development at Tulane University Subject(s): Children and Youth; International Affairs/Development; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 1.23MB; PDF)
Progress and Challenges at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia Open Society Institute Published: June 2007 Outlines important preparations the court needs to undertake in order to carry out its mandate to secure justice for Khmer Rouge crimes, and provides recommendations to the United Nations and Cambodian agencies on steps to improve the court's performance. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): Open Society Justice Initiative Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; International Affairs/Development, Multilateral Agencies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 278KB; PDF)
CORI: Opening Doors of Opportunity: A Workforce and Public Safety Imperative Boston Foundation Published: May 2007 Recommends changes in the way the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) system is used, and alleviating unnecessary barriers to employment for men and women with criminal histories. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Crime and Justice Institute Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Human Services, Employment Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(32 pages; 1.3MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(32 pages; 1.3MB; PDF)
2006 Annual Report Public Welfare Foundation Published: 2007 Contains board chair and president's message, health reform program information and grantee profiles, grants list, program area and grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(52 pages; 2.47MB; PDF)
Ensuring Justice for Vulnerable Communities in Kenya: A Review of HIV and AIDS-related Legal Services Open Society Institute Kalla, Kristin; Jonathan Cohen Published: 2007 Assesses the existing state of legal services for people living with, affected by, and at risk of HIV infection in Kenya, based on original documentary research and interviews. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International; Health, HIV/AIDS Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(42 pages; 1.43MB; PDF)
"Keep Your Head Down": Unprotected Migrants in South Africa Human Rights Watch Kriger, Norma; Tara Polzer Published: February 2007 Looks at the experiences of undocumented migrant farm workers in South Africa, many of whom lack adequate legal protections and are particularly vulnerable to human rights abuses when they are arrested, detained, or deported. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(117 pages; 1326KB; PDF)
Family, Unvalued: Discrimination, Denial, and the Fate of Binational Same-Sex Couples Under U.S. Law Human Rights Watch Long, Scott; Adam Francoeur; Jessica Stern Published: May 2006 Documents barriers faced by binational same-sex couples and their families, particularly regarding immigration law and the legal recognition of partnerships. Funder(s): Arcus Foundation, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Paul Rapoport Foundation Related Organization(s): Immigration Equality Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, LGBTQ Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(191 pages; 2.29MB; PDF)
2005 Annual Report Public Welfare Foundation Published: 2006 Contains board chair and president's message, grants list, program area and grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(55 pages; 1.51MB; PDF)
Rethinking Justice in Massachusetts: Public Attitudes Toward Crime and Punishment Boston Foundation Roberts, Cheryl; Andrew Briker; Elyse Clawson; John Doble; Carol Selton Published: November 2005 Presents results from a public opinion survey about the sharp increase in the incarcerated population in Massachusetts and about current strategies for reintegrating ex-offenders who have been released into the community. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): Crime and Justice Institute, Doble Research Associates Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Social Science Publication Type: Survey PubHub Link(44 pages; 3MB; PDF) FOLIO Link(44 pages; 3MB; PDF)
Social Justice Grantmaking: A Report on Foundation Trends: Highlights Independent Sector; Foundation Center Published: September 2005 Summarizes findings on trends in and strategies for social justice philanthropy, with quantitative benchmarks and perspectives of leading funders and practitioners. Updates the 2005 report Social Justice Grantmaking: A Report on Foundation Trends. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Related Organization(s): Foundation Center Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights; Public Affairs Publication Type: Issue Brief PubHub Link(4 pages; 410KB; PDF)
The State of Black Los Angeles United Way of Greater Los Angeles Published: July 2005 Examines socioeconomic indices and describes the disparities that exist in conditions of equality for African Americans in the L.A. area. Includes an action agenda that outlines areas where specific interventions could be undertaken to improve conditions. Funder(s): California Endowment, California Wellness Foundation, James Irvine Foundation Related Organization(s): Los Angeles Urban League Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(231 pages; 1.8MB; PDF)
CORI: Balancing Individual Rights and Public Access: Challenges of the Criminal Offender Record Information System and Opportunities for Reform Boston Foundation Kaplan, Claire Published: May 2005 Reviews the creation and evolution of the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) system in Massachusetts, some of its key challenges, and ideas for reform. Funder(s): Boston Foundation Related Organization(s): CEK Strategies, Crime and Justice Institute Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform; Human Services Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(24 pages; 375KB; PDF) FOLIO Link(24 pages; 375KB; PDF)
Equal Opportunities for Women and Men: Monitoring Law and Practice in New Member States and Accession Countries of the European Union Open Society Institute Published: May 2005 Provides an overview of the key gender equality issues and legislation in the EU. Summarizes monitoring reports on legislation, institutions, and practices in nine new EU member states and countries negotiating accession, with recommendations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Women; Social Science, International Studies Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(104 pages; 611KB; PDF)
2004 Annual Report Public Welfare Foundation Published: 2005 Contains board chair and president's message, grants list, program area and grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(55 pages; 309KB; PDF)
Where Hope and History Rhyme: Reflections and Findings From the Mid South Commission to Build Philanthropy Foundation for the Mid South Published: February 2005 Analyzes the philanthropic challenges and resources in the Mid South. Looks at how philanthropy can be more effective at developing community wealth and proposes strategies for promoting racial, social, and economic equity. Includes recommendations. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(50 pages; 1.2MB; PDF)
Muslims in the UK: Policies for Engaged Citizens Open Society Institute Choudhury, Tufyal; Zamila Bunglawala; J. Mark Halstead; Maleiha Malik; Basia Spalek Published: 2005 Explores equality and discrimination, education, employment, and criminal justice issues for British Muslims, and the extent to which government policy addresses their needs as a group. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(340 pages; 1.7MB; PDF)
South Africa: Justice Sector and the Rule of Law Open Society Foundation for South Africa Published: 2005 Reviews the successes and failures of the South African justice system since the 1994 transition to democracy. Outlines the work necessary to implement new laws and policies, and bring national laws into line with international standards. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): AfriMAP Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(160 pages; 1.4MB; PDF)
2003 Annual Report Public Welfare Foundation Published: 2004 Contains tribute, board chair and executive director's message, health program highlights, grants list, program area and grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(64 pages; 1.06MB; PDF)
Close to Home: Case Studies of Human Rights Work in the United States Ford Foundation Published: 2004 Presents thirteen case studies of human rights work conducted in the U.S. that utilize international human rights tools to advance efforts to abolish the death penalty, end discrimination, promote workers' rights, and eliminate poverty. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, Prison/Judicial Reform Publication Type: Case Study PubHub Link(92 pages; 2.2MB; PDF)
Beyond Brown v. Board of Education: The Final Battle for Excellence in American Education Rockefeller Foundation Cose, Ellis Published: 2004 Discusses the history of the Brown v. Board of Education case, advances that have been made in the 50 years since the Supreme Court ruling, and whether the full objectives of the Brown decision have been achieved. Funder(s): Rockefeller Foundation Subject(s): Education; Civil and Human Rights; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(90 pages; 3MB; PDF)
2002 Annual Report Public Welfare Foundation Published: 2003 Contains board chair and executive director's message, mission statement, program area and grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(60 pages; 298KB; PDF)
The Status of Women in Rhode Island Institute for Women's Policy Research; Women's Fund of Rhode Island Caiazza, Amy B. Published: November 2002 Details how the state ranks on key indicators of women's political participation, employment and earnings, social and economic autonomy, reproductive rights, and health and well-being. Includes a resources and rights checklist and policy recommendations. Funder(s): Rhode Island Foundation Related Organization(s): Rhode Island Advisory Committee, Women's Fund of Rhode Island Subject(s): Women; Civil and Human Rights; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(144 pages; 1.95MB; PDF)
2001 Annual Report Public Welfare Foundation Published: 2002 Contains tribute, board chair's and executive director's messages, mission statement, program area and grant guidelines, financial statements, and lists of board members and staff. Funder(s): Public Welfare Foundation Subject(s): Philanthropy and Voluntarism; Health; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Annual Report FOLIO Link(68 pages; 1.85MB; PDF)
Asian American Women: Issues, Concerns and Responsive Human and Civil Rights Advocacy Ford Foundation Foo, Lora Published: 2002 Places the issues that Asian American women face in the broader economic, legal, political, and historical contexts of American society and describes specifically how these women are affected when they are denied fundamental human rights. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Women; Minorities, Asians/Pacific Islanders Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(179 pages; 16.9MB; PDF)
Homeland Defense and Democratic Liberties: An American Balance in Danger? Carnegie Corporation of New York Connell, Christopher Published: 2002 Explores issues such as surveillance of people and the means they can use to create havoc; potential infringements on privacy; democracies' responses to terrorism; and the need to maintain a balance between security and American civil rights. Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; International Affairs/Development, Security/Terrorism Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(15 pages; 102KB; PDF)
Collaborations That Count: Working for Democracy in Devolutionary Times Ford Foundation Published: 2000 Explores the foundation's initiative to strengthen links between communities and policy analysis at the state level, as responsibility for issues like welfare programs and civil rights protection moves from federal to state governments. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Public Affairs; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(37 pages; 4.6MB; PDF)
Many Roads to Justice: The Law Related Work of Ford Foundation Grantees Around the World Ford Foundation Published: 2000 Presents case studies from around the world to showcase how law-based strategies can be used to further positive social change and advance human rights. Includes analyses of initiatives in China, the Philippines, Africa and other regions. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Civil and Human Rights, International Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(361 pages; 862KB; PDF)
Ford Foundation Grantees and the Pursuit of Justice Ford Foundation Published: 2000 Provides a summary of Ford's early work with public interest law strategies. Looks at policy research, grassroots activism and advocacy, and law-related strategies that have been employed by foundation partners to pursue equity and social justice. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Program Evaluation Publication Type: Program Evaluation/Lessons Learned PubHub Link(37 pages; 614KB; PDF)
Violence Against Women: Addressing a Global Problem Ford Foundation Published: 1992 Provides transcripts of presentations and discussions from a February 1991 seminar on strategies and services for reducing violence against women worldwide, with a focus on community responses and criminal justice reform. Includes donor roundtable. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Women; Human Services; Civil and Human Rights Publication Type: Best Practice PubHub Link(44 pages; 2.33MB; PDF)
Civil Rights, Social Justice, and Black America Ford Foundation Walker, Lynn Published: 1984 Outlines the problems facing Black Americans in employment, income, education, and political participation. Describes Ford's past efforts and new initiatives aimed at promoting racial justice, and improving this situation. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Minorities, African Americans/Blacks Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(55 pages; 1.9MB; PDF)
Women in the World: A Ford Foundation Position Paper Ford Foundation Published: 1980 Examines the effects of gender discrimination on women and outlines Ford's plans for addressing these inequities and advancing women's roles. Funder(s): Ford Foundation Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Women Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(37 pages; 1.8MB; PDF)
Security a la Italiana: Fingerprinting, Extreme Violence and Harassment of Roma in Italy Open Society Institute Published: July 2008 Discusses the resurgence in police abuses of and attacks on Roma in Italy since the April 2008 elections, the role of mainstream politicians in it, and legal and policy developments targeting Roma. Makes recommendations for ending human rights violations. Funder(s): Open Society Foundations Related Organization(s): Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions, European Roma Rights Centre, Roma Civic Alliance in Romania, Romani Criss Subject(s): Civil and Human Rights; Minorities; Public Affairs Publication Type: Research Report PubHub Link(23 pages; 583KB; PDF)
