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publication May 2015

Indicators for a Broad and Bold Education Agenda

These papers propose formulations for indicators that might inform civil society advocacy as well as negotiations aimed at settling post-2015 education targets, while highlighting potential unintended consequences.

publication May 2015

European Roma Institute

The European Roma Institute is proposed as an independent organization with the mission of increasing the self-esteem of Roma by means of arts, culture, history, and media.

publication April 2015

Technology and the Future of Work: The State of the Debate

This review examines major perspectives on the role of technology in shaping the future of work.

publication Spring 2015

ScholarForum: Social Movements/Eastern Europe

The 17th edition of the ScholarForum includes articles on social movements and Eastern Europe submitted by the Open Society Scholarship Programs’ grantees and alumni.

publication April 2015

Ten Reasons to Decriminalize Sex Work

This brief provides ten reasons why decriminalizing sex work is the best policy for promoting health and human rights for sex workers, their families, and communities.

publication March 2015

From Novelty to Normalcy: Polling in Myanmar’s Democratic Transition

This report examines the state of opinion research in Myanmar, identifies challenges, and makes recommendations for improvements.

publication July 2014

The Open Society Foundations at the 20th International AIDS Conference

This document details the Open Society Foundations’ participation at the 20th International AIDS conference in Melbourne, Australia.

publication Winter 2013/14

ScholarForum: Public Health/Southeast Asia

This issue of ScholarForum, the journal of the Open Society Scholarship Programs, compiles essays from grantees and alumni on public health issues worldwide, the geographic region of Southeast Asia, and alumni updates.

publication June 2014

Living Together, Part Three: Projects Promoting Inclusion in European Cities

This Open Society report highlights 37 initiatives that support socially excluded communities in eight cities in Denmark, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

publication June 2014

Migrant Workers’ Access to Justice at Home: Nepal

This report is the first comprehensive analysis of how laws and institutions in Nepal succeed or fail in protecting migrant workers from harms suffered during recruitment or while working in the Middle East.

publication May 30, 2014

Statement from 11 Leading Philanthropies in Response to White House Report on Young Men of Color

Eleven leading foundations, including Open Society, applaud the White House’s My Brother’s Keeper Task Force on the release of its report to President Obama.

publication May 29, 2014

Joint Appeal on Kenyan Counterterrorism Abuses

Rights groups cite “credible allegations” of widespread human rights violations in Kenya linked to counterterrorism operations

publication May 2014

Assisting Communities to Access EU Funds for Inclusion

This document proposes a model for assistance to local communities to increase the flow of EU development funds for disadvantaged areas and populations.

publication April 2014

Programming the Structural Funds for Roma Inclusion in 2014–20

This toolkit is designed to assist public authorities involved in the programming of EU Structural Funds for Roma Inclusion.

publication November 2014

Equality Data Initiative Background Paper

This paper describes the Equality Data Initiative, which aims to develop research on, and increase awareness of, the need for data regarding specific minority groups in the EU.

publication January 2014

Developing a Strategy to Promote the Rights of People with Disabilities

This publication proposes priorities and actions that European governments should take to promote the rights and full social inclusion of people with disabilities.

publication February 2014 Carl Hart

Methamphetamine: Fact vs. Fiction and Lessons from the Crack Hysteria

The rise in methamphetamine use has provoked a barrage of misinformation and reckless policies.

publication February 2014

Justice 2015: Appeal to the Member States of the United Nations

Endorsed by leading justice and development advocates and practitioners, this statement sets out measurable goals for access to justice which can strengthen efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.

publication September 2012 Katalin Széger

Policy Recommendation for the Development of Education for Democratic Citizenship in Elementary and Secondary Schools

This policy recommendation is the product of research aimed to explore what impact the school has on students’ active citizenship.

publication December 9, 2013 Azzi Momenghalibaf

Beyond the Hype: What Sofosbuvir Means—and Doesn’t—for Global Hepatitis C Treatment

This report looks at the highly anticipated hepatitis C drug sofosbuvir, and how it is priced out of reach for those who need it most.

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