Open Society Foundations

We promote U.S. policies that support vibrant and tolerant democracies abroad and a more just and accountable government in the United States.

The Washington office of the Open Society Foundations engages in advocacy aimed at influencing U.S. government policy on domestic and international issues including civil liberties, criminal justice reform, human rights, transparency, and accountability.

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Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.

Featured Work

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Dirty Debt: The Shady Deal between Russia and Angola

The Open Society Foundations’ Washington office hosts a discussion about a new report by Corruption Watch that exposes massive corruption in Angola.

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Debating the “War on Terror”: Two Appraisals of Obama, Human Rights, and Counterterrorism Policy

A spirited debate on the Obama administration’s record so far in the War on Terror and the role of human rights groups in curbing the worst abuses. Moderated by Charlie Savage of the New York Times.

Voices

Opposing Voices Come Together to Protect Free Speech

by Zoe Hudson
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Voices from the left, right, and center are speaking out at the U.S. Supreme Court against a law limiting free speech.

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Film Screening: Fuelling Poverty

The documentary examines the corruption and mismanagement of oil wealth in Nigeria, set against the backdrop of the January 2012 protests after the removal of the fuel subsidy.

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