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March, 2023

Vance Center Executive Director Alex Papachristou joins Prison Journalism Project Board

“We are honored to welcome Steve, Aly and Alex to our Board in this exciting time of growth and development for PJP. Their individual accomplishments will serve as an incredible resource, and w... Read More

March, 2023

Bogotá Conference Explores the Future of Pro Bono and Access to Justice in the Americas, Commemorates Vance Center’s 20th Anniversary

Panelists Judge Adriana Orocú and Diego García-Sayán. (Photo credit: Lucca Cano Photo) The Vance Center and the Pro Bono Network of the Americas organized the conference, entitled “Trabajo P... Read More

March, 2023

Vance Center Supports Latin American Judges at IACHR Hearing

Judges and CIDH Commissioners at the March 9 hearing on threats to judicial independence. (Photo credit: Jaime Chavez Alor) The Vance Center, in collaboration with other international organizatio... Read More

March, 2023

Vance Center, FLAM, and AMABOL Launch Assessment of Independence of Bolivia’s Judicial System

The assessment examines issues such as the selection and appointment of magistrates and judges; labor practices including evaluations, promotions, disciplinary processes, and dismissals; physical... Read More

February, 2023

Vance Center Environment Program Is Spotlighted in Clifford Chance Podcast

Clifford Chance Podcast guest speakers, including Vance Center attorney Sam Bookman. (Image credit: Clifford Chance) The Vance Center’s work in supporting last year’s historic United Nations ... Read More

February, 2023

Vance Center Convenes Workshop Series on Protecting Judicial Independence in Latin America

The Vance Center and the Central American Federation of Judges for Democracy (FECAJUD) — with funding from the National Endowment for Democracy — organized a workshop series for judge... Read More