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Release of Liberia Human Rights Data

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The dataset can be used to replicate the analysis presented in our report, "Descriptive Statistics From Statements to the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission," and for extended analysis of statistical patterns of human rights violations reported to the TRC. Tags: HRDAG dataset human rights TRC Liberia.

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Benetech and the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission

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Benetech Analyzes Human Rights Data for the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission A Guest Beneblog post by Kristen Cibelli Our team at the Benetech Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG) has recently concluded a three-year project with Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission to help clarify Liberia's violent history.

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Benetech Human Rights Data Analysts Uncover Critical Evidence

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In 2010, Benetech’s Human Rights Data Analysis Group examined once hidden government documents from Guatemala and Chad that provided key evidence needed to hold former national leaders and security forces accountable for human rights violations. Guzmán’s testimony was based on HRDAG’s analysis of the 31.7

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President's Update: Summer 2008

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We're sure we can do this because our technology allows us to cost-effectively and rapidly scale Bookshare.org. I'm especially excited about our efforts to reach students who haven't traditionally had access to assistive technology. Our work in Liberia, funded by the State Department in support of the Truth Commission (TRC) continues.

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