Below is a listing of publications that we have archived. Please be aware that after we archive a publication we do not maintain the links that appear in the publication, so some links might be invalid.

The Amistad Revolt: A Historical Legacy of Sierra Leone and the United States
A brief factual history of how 53 slaves — captured by the Spanish, principally from the African colony of Sierra Leone — revolted aboard the transport ship “Amistad,” were interred in the United States, and eventually won their freedom through the U.S. judicial system.  (November 1998)

Faces of Africa: The Art of Leo Sarkisian
This is a 17-panel paper show featuring the drawings of VOA veteran and originator of VOA's popular "Music Time in Africa." Shown here are a few samples of his artwork in the paper show. The show contains 27 portraits and landscapes, and also includes highlights from Mr. Sarkisian's life and travels. The show was sent throughout Africa and to accompany Mr. Sarkisian on his recent five-country music program tour.  (May 2002)

Freedom Papers
A series of seven papers that provide practical information, case studies, and sources of information on issues of democracy-building. Topics include: free and independent media; teaching democracy; the role of the legislature; an independent judiciary; administering higher education; public access to government information; and creating and disseminating law.  (September 1998)

Human Rights and You
The handbook contains basic United Nations, European system, and OSCE human rights documents, plus case law, a “how-to” guide for filing a human rights petition, and a listing of governmental and nongovernmental organizations with human rights concerns. Of special interest to judges, attorneys, human rights specialists, and the media in the Newly Independent States and Central Europe, the book is available in English and in Russian.  (December 1999)

Prosperity Papers
A series of seven papers that provide practical information, case studies, and sources of information on issues related to market economics. Topics include: fostering entrepreneurship; attracting foreign investment; privatizing state-owned companies; organizing and financing a small business; elements of entrepreneurship; business and commercial law; and protecting intellectual property.  (March 1999)