The war in Ukraine isn’t over, but thanks to the courage of Ukrainians and the resilience of civil society, vulnerable groups are getting support.

Audrey Fortassin of French nonprofit Tous Elus tells us about her organization’s efforts to get people out to vote, the importance of diversity and renewal, and what the organization is doing to boost democracy in France.

It is incredibly tough to cover war against an enemy who wields disinformation amid the bombs and bullets. Yet thousands of displaced Ukrainian journalists carry on. What it takes to keep their stories coming.

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, all countries need access to vaccines, not just the rich ones. Open Society’s $100 million commitment to COVAX will help deploy millions of vaccines to the nations most in need.

The horrific slaughter of innocents in Ukraine will test the ability of the international justice system to hold Russia accountable for its misdeeds. A veteran human rights lawyer on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, the International Renaissance Foundation in Ukraine was forced to scatter. Viktoriia Tymoshevska shares how it regrouped—and stepped up efforts to ensure health care amid the violence.

Domestic workers are lauded as “essential,” though often their rights are not respected. Open Society spoke to Elizabeth Tang, International Domestic Workers Federation, about how they are organizing and where they are seeing progress.

As the pandemic enters its third year, African Alliance founder Tian Johnson shares reflections on how to make progress in the push for vaccine equity and what African civil society organizations are asking for now.

Russia’s war is about Ukraine’s right to exist. This is why people are so determined to defend what’s ours. In the name of vanquishing Ukraine, he has tied together its various strands in an unbreakable bond.

Viorel Ursu, division director with Open Society’s Europe and Eurasia program, shares reflections on Russia’s assault on Ukraine, the Foundations’ legacy there—and what civil society must do in the nation’s hour of need.