March 2008

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Vance Center Hosts Sixth Group of South African Visiting Lawyers

The South African Visiting Lawyer Program began its sixth year in September 2007 with the arrival of the 2007/2008 fellows—Emma Lecheko, Belinda Mapongwana, Dhineshree Pillay and Brian Price. >>>

Lawyers in Peru Discuss Strategies for Advancing Women in the Legal Profession
The Vance Center has made continuing efforts to support the development of women in the legal profession in Latin America. In October 2007, the Vance Center co-organized a round table discussion in partnership with Estudio Echecopar in Lima, Peru on ways to overcome challenges facing women attorneys at all stages of their careers. >>>

 

Pro Bono Declaration for the Americas Launched in North America
The Pro Bono Declaration for the Americas was formally introduced on January 22, 2008 at an event co-organized by the Vance Center and the Americas Society/Council of the Americas. >>>


Projects with the Rainforest Alliance and The Nature Conservancy
Recognizing that conservation is no longer a luxury, but rather a necessity, the Vance Center has been working closely with the Rainforest Alliance and The Nature Conservancy to develop projects that aim to preserve the environment.  >>>

 
  About the Vance Center
The Vance Center for International Justice Initiatives works to strengthen the efforts of the New York legal community in support of justice and democratic principles around the globe.  The Center seeks to give continuing substance to those values to which Cyrus. R. Vance devoted his life: the rule of law; access to justice; peaceful resolution of disputes; fairness and transparency in the institutions of civil society; and equality of opportunity.
 


Vance Center for International Justice Initiatives
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