In Depth
Inside the Archives: How George Soros Changed End-of-Life Care in America
The Project on Death in America ran from 1994 to 2003, with an ambitious goal: to transform the experience of dying in the U.S. Journalist Elizabeth Rubin spoke with Dr. Kathy Foley, the physician George Soros chose to lead it, to reflect on its impact.
Rebuilding Stronger
Everyday Acts of Ukrainian Resilience
As the fighting in Ukraine intensifies, communities are demonstrating their resilience: supporting veterans, empowering people with disabilities, and creating safe spaces for survivors of violence.
Harm Reduction
Every Overdose Death Is a Policy Failure
The U.S. state of Maine has seen tremendous reductions in overdose deaths, exceeding the national average. This reduction in overdose deaths is the direct result of decades of advocacy and strong policy reforms.
Inside Open Society
People-Centered Approaches to Ensure Security and Rights for All
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.
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Inside Open Society
Why I Fight for Democracy
Growing up in India in the 1970s, Salil Shetty experienced the loss of civil rights firsthand. That experience helped forge his belief in justice, fairness, and equality, which fuels his work at the Open Society Foundations.
Rethinking the EU
In an Age of Crisis, an Opportunity to Remake the EU
From climate change to rising authoritarianism, Europe is facing a range of crises that threaten the way we live. The EU must seize the opportunity to reshape how it works and rethink what role it plays in a changing world.
Education and Ideas
Q&A: A Laboratory for Challenging Convention
George Soros built his philanthropy on the belief that no one has a monopoly on truth. A new unit of the Open Society Foundations puts that credo into action, subjecting to critique and disseminating ideas of all kinds.
Justice and Rights
Using the Law to Advance Open Society: A Timeline
It’s been 20 years since the Justice Initiative was launched to help advance open society values through human rights litigation, advocacy, and legal empowerment. This is a timeline of the Initiative’s biggest milestones.
Local Knowledge
A Quarter Century of Change in Baltimore
Open Society opened a Baltimore office 25 years ago as a testing ground for addressing critical urban issues. As the Foundations streamline their efforts, a look back at the idea and the impact of this groundbreaking office.
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