Labor Organizing
Can Tech Workers Take on the Oligarchs?
Why strikes are difficult in tech, and how tech workers can find their leverage.
IN REMEMBRANCE
Tribute to a Radical
Emma Bonino, who died in September, fought the Catholic Church on abortion and counted a pope among her friends. Aryeh Neier on a friend and ally of three decades.
Multilateralism
Who Gets to Build the Next World Order?
As one model of multilateralism unravels, a more equal one may be taking its place. Open Society’s Pedro Abramovay on the aspiration for a new multilateralism grounded in sovereignty and rooted in rights, restraint, dignity, and diplomacy.
Ukrainian Resilience
Ukraine Will Reintegrate Millions of Veterans. They Can Drive the Country’s Recovery.
By the end of the war, the number of veterans and their family members in Ukraine may total 6 million. Their reintegration could boost Ukraine’s resilience, or introduce instability, depending on how the country chooses to address it.
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Inside Open Society
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.
Deadly Corruption
Justice for Victims of the Beirut Blast
It has been two years since an apocalyptic explosion at Beirut’s port killed hundreds and wounded thousands. One lawyer’s quest for justice in a land where it is hard to find.
Afghanistan: After the Fall
I Left My Heart in Afghanistan
Gaisu Yari was among the thousands who fled Afghanistan a year ago as the U.S. withdrew and the Taliban took control. Now she’s sharing the stories of those in exile to keep memories and hopes alive.
Rebuilding Ukraine
Charting Ukraine’s Future
There’s no end in sight for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But civil society has begun planning with partners across sectors for the nationwide rebuilding efforts to come.
Queer Faith
Bridging Religion and Sexual Diversity in Latin America
Raising awareness of how LGBTQ+ people engage with religion and spirituality, Faith + Diversity is part of our grantee Sentiido’s larger commitment to amplifying the work of affirming faith communities.
Food Security
Freeing Ukraine’s Bountiful Food Supply
Ukraine’s grain helps feed the world. But Russia’s invasion has blocked their path to market, contributing to global famine.
Valuing Domestic Work
A Feminist Future of Work: Three African Feminist Leaders Revolutionizing Domestic Work
Three African feminist leaders are seeking to change the way care and domestic workers are seen and treated—pushing for policies and protections.
Corporate Responsibility
Q&A: Why (Some) Investors Want More Regulation
As the EU works on rules to protect worker rights and the planet from corporate harm, Open Society’s Jon Jacoby spoke to Anita Dorett, of the Investor Alliance for Human Rights, about how investors are pushing for change.
Environmental Education
These Flashcards Will Change the Way You Think About the Climate Crisis
A creative new project aims to bolster climate literacy, spark hard conversations, and ensure youth voices are heard. How flashcards can be a catalyst for change.