Pursuing Justice for Syria
An Unprecedented Chance to Confront Russian Attacks on Hospitals in Syria
Russia’s President Putin sent fighter jets to bombard opposition-held areas of Syria—including hundreds of attacks on hospitals and medical facilities. Now Syrians have turned to the UN Human Rights Committee for justice.
Rights for Incarcerated People
The Fight for Women’s Rights Behind Bars in Colombia
Incarcerated women in Colombia face poor treatment behind bars—and steep obstacles to success once they are released. Inside the drive to protect their rights and increase opportunity.
Rights and Dignity in Exile
Under Russian Occupation, Crimean Tatars Face a Campaign of Erasure
Half of the Crimean Tatar people died during Soviet deportations; now, Moscow’s decade-long occupation of Crimea is making their homeland uninhabitable.
Justice on the Job
Building Worker Power in Brazil
Labor conditions for Brazil’s most vulnerable workers have gone from bad to worse. A drive to develop the muscle of an intersectional labor movement can change all that.
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How Expression Inspires Change
Independent media. Cultural producers. Artists. Collectively, these vital forces expose abuses, promote accountability, and fire our dreams of a better world. How Open Society’s Expression team challenges the status quo.
Hope for Ukraine
Q&A: Forging a Future Under Fire
As the one-year anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine nears, Oleksandr Sushko reflects on how civil society has managed under fire—and the challenges ahead.
Homicide Reduction
Q&A: How One Colombian City Is Tackling Violent Crime
Palmira, Colombia, is one of the most violent cities in the world. But a prevention program focusing on youth has reduced crime significantly—and earned it an international peace prize. The city’s mayor on what’s working.
Fighting Corruption
A Global Forcefield of Accountability
Magnitsky sanctions and their like have emerged as powerful tools for fighting corruption and upholding human rights. But some fixes are urgently needed to strengthen their ability to hold kleptocrats accountable.
Inside Open Society
Building a Brighter Future for the Middle East and North Africa Region
From civil wars and corruption to inequality and authoritarianism, the Middle East and North Africa region faces serious challenges. What Open Society and its partners are doing to create a more hopeful future.
Inside Open Society
Striving to Safeguard Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean
Growing up under a dictatorship in Brazil, Pedro Abramovay learned the value of democracy—and the cost of fighting to preserve it. Here’s how Open Society fights for rights, justice, and equality in Latin America and the Caribbean.
War Casualties
Exposing the Real Ravages of War
By building a robust system to document how civilians are harmed in conflict zones, organizations like Airwars are pushing for accountability in modern warfare, and exposing the extent of destruction in war-torn lands
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Climate Justice: The Ultimate Challenge of Our Age
Technocratic fixes won’t suffice. The challenges posed by the climate crisis demand a people-centered approach that gives vulnerable communities the support they need to thrive in a world transformed by climate impacts.
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The Vital Fight to Advance Equity for All
Inequality hurts workers, degrades democracies and fuels the rise of authoritarianism. By building more inclusive and sustainable economies, Open Society works to improve peoples’ lives—and the governments who serve them.
Vaccine Justice
The Quest to Boost Africa’s Fight Against COVID-19
While Africa consumes 25 percent of the world’s vaccines, only one percent of vaccines are manufactured there. The mRNA vaccine manufacturing hub in South Africa is working to change that.