A Legacy of Action
Remembering a Fierce Champion of Disability Rights
She fought and won countless victories for disability rights with passion, commitment and kindness. Open Society honors the contributions of the late Judy Heumann
Inside Open Society
Time to Revive Asia’s Tradition of Openness
Premesh Chandran has personal experience of the struggle to share ideas freely in a highly regulated media environment. Now he leads Open Society’s work in a politically diverse region that stretches from Pakistan to the Pacific.
Confronting History
The Manufactured Moral Panic Over Critical Race Theory
Authoritarians use racial grievance to gain power, and liberal discomfort enables their efforts. What Critical Race Theory really means—and how the attack on it undermines democracy.
Hope for Ukraine
Q&A: Forging a Future Under Fire
As the one-year anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine nears, Oleksandr Sushko reflects on how civil society has managed under fire—and the challenges ahead.
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Latest Voices
Art During Wartime
“Warriors of Light”
The world knew all too little about the art and culture of Ukraine prior to Russia’s all-out invasion. The war has changed that—and demonstrated the power of art as a tool of resistance.
Inside Open Society
Shared Global Threats Demand Solutions Shaped by Justice
In a world of crisis, Open Society’s advocacy team is working to bridge the divide between global policy makers and those most affected by their decisions.
Collective Action for Ukraine
A Drive to Deepen and Widen Ukraine’s Roots of Resilience
Open Society’s Ukraine Democracy Fund is providing vital support for scores of Ukrainian civilian groups, while working to rally allies abroad.
Reproductive Rights
The Fight for Abortion Rights in Colombia
Not long ago, Colombia had a total ban on abortions. A group of dedicated activists fought to end the criminalization and expand women’s rights. Their story—and what it means for reproductive justice around the world.
A Legacy of Action
Remembering a Fierce Champion of Disability Rights
She fought and won countless victories for disability rights with passion, commitment and kindness. Open Society honors the contributions of the late Judy Heumann
Inside Open Society
Time to Revive Asia’s Tradition of Openness
Premesh Chandran has personal experience of the struggle to share ideas freely in a highly regulated media environment. Now he leads Open Society’s work in a politically diverse region that stretches from Pakistan to the Pacific.
Confronting History
The Manufactured Moral Panic Over Critical Race Theory
Authoritarians use racial grievance to gain power, and liberal discomfort enables their efforts. What Critical Race Theory really means—and how the attack on it undermines democracy.
Earthquake Aftermath
Syria’s Earthquake Horrors Have Underlined the Urgent Need for Sanctions Reform
Sanctions targeting the regime of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad are also hobbling efforts to deliver desperately needed humanitarian aid to people in Northern Syria.
Inside Open Society
How Expression Inspires Change
Independent media. Cultural producers. Artists. Collectively, these vital forces expose abuses, promote accountability, and fire our dreams of a better world. How Open Society’s Expression team challenges the status quo.
Hope for Ukraine
Q&A: Forging a Future Under Fire
As the one-year anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine nears, Oleksandr Sushko reflects on how civil society has managed under fire—and the challenges ahead.