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The work of the Open Society Foundations in Asia focuses on defending human rights, particularly for migrants, laborers, and victims of conflict; promoting election reform; instituting natural resource regulation; increasing access to information; and improving public health.

Open Society Voices

Human Rights “Fundamentally Linked to Development,” Say UN Treaty Body Chairs

June 17, 2013 by Aidan Harris

The chairs of the UN’s ten human rights treaty bodies added their voices to the growing calls to recognize the intrinsic connection between sustainable development and the rule of law.

The Power of Rights

June 13, 2013 by Chris Stone 3

We must intensify the conversation about the future of human rights and how best to promote their growth. Please join us.

A Step Forward for Children with Autism in Tajikistan

June 11, 2013 by Kate Lapham

Parents of children with autism in Tajikistan have little access to information about how to support their children’s development, and they face significant discrimination. The organization IRODA is working to change that.

Open Society People

Open Society Fellow
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Open Society Fellow
Open Society Fellowship
Senior Policy Analyst, Eurasia
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C., Open Society Policy Center

Upcoming Events

Jun
24

Four young Afghans—next-generation leaders—speak about the need to preserve the gains of the last decade, and why they are optimistic for their country’s future.