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Understanding the Magnitsky Act: Origins, Provisions, and Global Impact

This webinar is the first in a series hosted by the Diplomacy Training Program and STARTTS to introduce participants to the Magnitsky Acts, and their potential to end the impunity of those responsible for committing human rights violations, to deter violators, to offer a sense of justice to victims and their families, and to be a tool for campaigners. Magnitsky Acts have been passed by legislators in the USA, Europe, Canada and Australia. They offer the possibility that individuals and corporations can be held accountable for corruption and violations of human rights, even when these violations or corrupt acts take place in other jurisdictions. Unlike previous sanctions regimes they are highly targeted. For human rights advocates and organisations the Magnitsky Acts provide new tools for seeking accountability and action to end violations and acts of corruption. This webinar introduces the history and key provisions of the Magnitsky Acts, including in Australia, exploring its origins and development with two speakers, Sir Bill Browder and Vadim Kleiner, and moderator Anton Moiseienko. The webinar was introduced by Jasmina Bajraktarevic-Hayward, Community Services Coordinator, NSW STARTTS – and President of the Refugee Council of Australia.