Safe and secure communities are cornerstones for open societies and strong democracies. At Open Society, we're taking a transformative approach to build safe and secure communities that put people at the heart of the solutions to crime and violence.

As Syria rebuilds after the overthrow of its dictator Bashar al-Assad, an independent journalism outlet has been helping to build the public sphere to ensure Syrians are guaranteed the rights and freedoms they deserve.

Three years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But the country remains resilient, bolstered by a civil society striving to ensure that it will be Ukrainians who shape the nation’s future.

Fazl and Nazish, rights defenders from Pakistan, faced exile for their efforts to encourage public health campaigns and women's education. They were assisted by the Shelter City Initiative, which provides support to rights defenders in danger.

A whistleblower complaint to the SEC argues that the social media giant Meta misrepresented its role in fueling violence against Myanmar’s Rohingya—highlighting the need for more platform accountability for online hate.

The Open Society Foundations have adopted new approaches to grant giving, aiming to deliver positive change in a rapidly evolving world.

Over the past decade, more than 3,000 people have been murdered for speaking out against human rights abuses, often in remote areas where perpetrators can escape the gaze of the wider community.

The global reparations movement to address the historical injustices of slavery and colonialism is gaining momentum. Open Society is playing a key role in supporting it through strengthening its infrastructure and sustainability.

More people are going to the polls in 2024 than ever before. Oxford University’s Ben Ansell has been taking a global look at both the strengths and challenges of the process as host of the What’s Wrong with Democracy? podcast.