In Depth
Inside the Archives: George Soros and the Fight for Roma Dignity
For over 40 years, George Soros has been the leading private supporter of Europe’s Roma—the continent’s largest and most excluded ethnic minority—championing Roma leaders in their fight for equality and against deep-rooted discrimination.
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Forging New Paths to Green Development for the Global South
With climate disasters becoming more frequent and economic insecurity fueling unrest, the green transition can be a vital catalyst for countries to become more equal and prosperous, while protecting the planet.
Visual Storytelling
Q&A: Visual Witnesses: Photojournalism in a Changing World
World Press Photo Foundation's executive director reflects on the organization’s legacy, its evolving role in photojournalism, the impact of AI on the industry, and efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity in visual storytelling.
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Reimagining Drug Policy with Compassion and Justice
Drug policy should be rooted in principles of public health, human rights, and uphold human dignity. Open Society strives to promote humane, evidence-based approaches to drugs and drug use worldwide.
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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
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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.
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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.
Homicide Reduction
Q&A: How One Colombian City Is Tackling Violent Crime
Palmira, Colombia, is one of the most violent cities in the world. But a prevention program focusing on youth has reduced crime significantly—and earned it an international peace prize. The city’s mayor on what’s working.
Fighting Corruption
A Global Forcefield of Accountability
Magnitsky sanctions and their like have emerged as powerful tools for fighting corruption and upholding human rights. But some fixes are urgently needed to strengthen their ability to hold kleptocrats accountable.
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Building a Brighter Future for the Middle East and North Africa Region
From civil wars and corruption to inequality and authoritarianism, the Middle East and North Africa region faces serious challenges. What Open Society and its partners are doing to create a more hopeful future.
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Striving to Safeguard Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean
Growing up under a dictatorship in Brazil, Pedro Abramovay learned the value of democracy—and the cost of fighting to preserve it. Here’s how Open Society fights for rights, justice, and equality in Latin America and the Caribbean.