Staff
Lee Riffaterre joined the Vance Center in April 2026 as Senior Counsel for Lawyers for Reporters.
City Bar Statement, Civic Space, Press Release
The Vance Center contributed to a statement by the New York City Bar Association expressing grave concern and disappointment at the Zambian government’s decision to effectively cancel a leading...
News, Public Interest Reporting
Vance Center Executive Director Alex Papachristou participated in a safety workshop and met clients and donors at the 20th session of the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy. ...
Environment
The Vance Center assisted UN Special Rapporteur Astrid Puentes Riaño in her recent amicus brief submission on States’ climate obligations to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights. ...
Civic Space, Human Rights
The Vance Center hosted a virtual roundtable discussion during the biennial conference on the role of pro bono and international human rights law in supporting civil society organizations. ...
Institutional Integrity, News
The Vance Center participated in the 73rd Assembly of the Latin American Judges Federation (FLAM), held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from April 7-10, 2026.
