Events
-
Nov 19
November 19, 2019
5:00–7:00 p.m. (EST)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonFilm Screening and Q&A—4th Republic
The star of a new political thriller exploring the reality of Nigeria’s elections will be present for a screening and Q&A.
Learn more -
Sep 24
September 24, 2019
6:00–8:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonWomen Incarcerated in the Americas Demand Sweeping Changes
Between 2000 and 2017, the female prison population worldwide increased by 53 percent, driven by minor nonviolent drug offenses. A panel of advocates and policymakers explores what can be done to reverse the trend.
Learn more -
Jun 12
June 12, 2019
1:00–2:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsWhen Fact-Checking Isn’t Enough: Information Operations and Reflections on the European Parliament Elections
The Open Society European Policy Institute and Demos host a discussion about new types of information operations now targeting democratic governments and societies around the globe.
Learn more -
Feb 26
February 26, 2019
1:00–2:30 p.m. (EST)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsIntegration Within Association: New Perspectives on the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
A panel of experts will discuss the EU-Ukraine reform and integration agenda for 2019 and beyond.
Learn more -
Nov 29
November 29, 2018
12:30–3:30 p.m. (EST)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsMoving Beyond Libya’s Political Deadlock: What Role for the EU?
The European Policy Centre and the Open Society European Policy Institute convene a panel of experts on Libya to discuss the situation on the ground and efforts to stabilize the country.
Learn more -
Aug 6
August 6, 2018
4:00–6:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonBuilding the Bench for Inclusive U.S. Foreign Policy: Civil Society Leading by Example
A new report, Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in the Foreign Policy Sector, demonstrates how NGOs can empower a diverse pool of national security and foreign policy experts to help solve the world’s greatest challenges.
Learn more -
May 17
May 17, 2018
2:00–4:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsHow Disinformation Spreads: Social Media’s Impact on Italy’s Elections
Alexandre Alaphilippe from EU DisinfoLab and fact-checker David Puente discuss how civil society cooperation helped monitor and counter online disinformation during the elections.
Learn more -
Apr 17
April 17, 2018
10:00–11:30 a.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonBook Launch—Have the Mountains Fallen? Two Journeys of Loss and Redemption in the Cold War
Azamat Altay was the voice of democracy on Radio Liberty. Chingiz Aitmatov became a renowned novelist in Soviet Kyrgyzstan. Despite being pulled apart by the Cold War, they were joined by a common mission to champion freedom.
Learn more -
Apr 12
April 12, 2018
12:00–2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsBad Idea: The Rise of Illiberal Values and the Exporting of Repression Across the Former Soviet Union
A panel of experts will explore the Foreign Policy Centre’s recent research into how authoritarian values are promoted and developed within, and exported from, the countries of the former Soviet Union.
Learn more -
Mar 16
March 16, 2018
9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonSeminar: Asset Recovery at the Intersection of International Law on Criminal Justice and Human Rights
Research shows that corruption extracts billions of dollars globally each year, but only a fraction of that has ever been returned. How can coalitions for responsible asset repatriation use human rights law to do better?
Learn more -
Mar 7
March 7, 2018
2:00–4:00 p.m. (EST)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsImplementation of the EU–Moldova Association Agreement: Views from Civil Society
In the run-up to the next EU–Moldova Association Council in April, this discussion will provide an assessment of Moldova’s implementation of the Association Agreement/Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area.
Learn more -
Mar 7
March 7, 2018
10:00–11:30 a.m. (EST)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonBook Launch—Parting Song: Poems from Prison
Batyr Berdyev is among the 112 confirmed disappeared persons in Turkmenistan. His book of poetry was written behind bars—where Berdyev was last heard from in 2005.
Learn more
Subscribe to updates about upcoming Open Society events
By entering your email address and clicking “Submit,” you agree to receive updates from the Open Society Foundations about our work. To learn more about how we use and protect your personal data, please view our privacy policy.