Events
-
Sep 17
September 17, 2015
10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonTanzania’s Test: Can Free and Fair Elections Prevail?
A panel of civil society activists looks at the threats and opportunities surrounding upcoming elections in Tanzania.
Learn more -
Sep 14
September 14, 2015
1:00–7:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkProvocateur, Genius, Scoundrel: A Frank Discussion with the Inimitable Gleb Pavlovsky
Gleb Pavlovsky, the mastermind behind much of the Kremlin’s ideological character and a prime architect of Putin’s “managed democracy,” takes part in this conversation on Russia.
Learn more -
Sep 14
September 14, 2015
11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkQuo Vadis: Ukraine? A Conversation with Two Leading Experts
Oleksandr Sushko and Balazs Jarabik discuss the state of reforms in Ukraine today.
Learn more -
Sep 8
September 8, 2015
2:30–8:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkInside Cracolândia: Promoting Health and Human Rights in Brazil’s “Cracklands”
Those working inside Brazil’s so-called urban “cracklands” will take part in a discussion on drugs, health, human rights, and policy reform.
Learn more -
Jul 15
July 15, 2015
8:10 a.m.–1:40 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonWhistleblowing, Classification, and the U.S. Public Interest: What Reforms Are Possible?
Under current U.S. law, national security whistleblower Edward Snowden has no recourse to a public interest defense. This event discusses options for reform.
Learn more -
Jul 14
July 14, 2015
7:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsElectric Yerevan: Lessons for Freedom of Assembly and Civic Culture in Armenia
A panel of experts will discuss the culture of protest in Armenia and the legality of the government’s response to the recent demonstrations, as well as questions of governance, rule of law, and human rights.
Learn more -
Jun 26
June 26, 2015
8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsHow to Review the EU’s Eastern Partnership and Neighbourhood Policy: Views from the Ground
As the EU reviews its European Neighbourhood Policy, four experts will assess their countries’ experiences with the policy and assess its contribution to prosperity and democracy.
Learn more -
Jun 23
June 23, 2015
2:00–8:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkFilm Screening: Justice and the Generals
This film tells the 20-year saga of the search for justice in the rape and murder by military forces of four American churchwomen in El Salvador. A post-screening discussion will focus on recent developments in the case.
Learn more -
Jun 11
June 11, 2015
8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkCrime Fighting, Perverted: Interpol and Authoritarian Regimes
Fair Trials International is working to counter abuses of Interpol’s global “wanted persons” alerts, which are being used to target refugees, human rights defenders, journalists, and peaceful political activists.
Learn more -
Jun 10
June 10, 2015
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society European Policy Institute
BrusselsRoundtable Discussion with the Ombudsman of Georgia
Ucha Nanuashvili, ombudsman of Georgia, will provide an update on the human rights situation in the country.
Learn more -
Jun 9
June 9, 2015
2:00–8:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–New York
New YorkModern Albania: From Dictatorship to Democracy
Fred Abrahams, author of the new book Modern Albania, will give an inside account of the fall of communism in Albania and efforts to rebuild after decades of labor camps, thought police, and one-party rule.
Learn more -
Jun 5
June 5, 2015
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Open Society Foundations–Washington, D.C.
WashingtonUsing Transparency to Strengthen the Inter-American Human Rights System
This event features a presentation on the work of a new panel of experts monitoring the forthcoming election of new members to the Inter-American region’s human rights commission and court.
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.