May 8, 2013 |
by Amy Yenkin
The Open Society Foundations are making available to the public an expansive documentary photography collection chronicling some of the most pressing human rights and social issues of our times.
March 20, 2013 |
by Chris Stone
The world is again debating its development agenda and how to do things better. One way is to make justice a key component of development.
February 5, 2013 |
by George Soros
We’ve all heard stories about what was done in the name of the war against terror, but only with a full reckoning can the United States hope to close the door on this shameful chapter in its history.
February 5, 2013 |
by Jonathan Horowitz, Stacy Cammarano
After the 9-11 attacks against the United States, the CIA conspired with dozens of governments to build a secret extraordinary rendition and detention program that spanned the globe.
January 8, 2013 |
by Sebastian Kohn
Fifty years ago, when Kuwait became a country, the bidoon were cut out of the deal. They have been stateless ever since. Photographer Greg Constantine has been documenting their stories.
Q&A
December 3, 2012 |
by Eleanor Kelly, Bouziane Zaid
Digital media in Morocco continues to advance. With 105 percent mobile phone penetration in the country and a growing appetite for online news more change is on the way.
November 6, 2012 |
by Ari Korpivaara
Photojournalists respond in images to the question, What does open society mean to you?
November 5, 2012 |
by Hakan Altinay
In an age of unprecedented global interconnectedness, how do we think about our responsibilities and rights as citizens of the world?
Q&A
October 18, 2012 |
by Eleanor Kelly, Jordi Vaquer
Jordi Vaquer, the new director of the Open Society Initiative for Europe, shares some of his background as well as his views on the current situation in the region.
Grantee Spotlight
September 21, 2012 |
by Scott Hubli, Andrew G. Mandelbaum
The Declaration of Parliamentary Openness, launched last week, highlights measures parliaments can take to promote a culture of openness—recognizing the basic principle of public ownership of parliamentary information.
