Safety and Resilience
In Nigeria’s ‘Food Basket,’ Communities Are Working to Break a Cycle of Violence
In Nigeria, the people of Benue State are building a new model of public safety that bring law enforcement together with local communities to find solutions based on mutual trust, partnership, and accountability.
Justice for Ukraine
To Stop Russia’s Next War, We Need Justice for This One
The international courts are pursuing Russian for its crimes in Ukraine, but not for the planning, preparation, and execution of the invasion itself. A new Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine will hold Russia to account.
Countering Hate
The Attack on the San Diego Mosque Is Not an Isolated Incident
In the wake of an attack on a mosque in San Diego, Laleh Ispahani writes on why solidarity is critical to countering hate—and foundational to creating the democracy that we all deserve.
Inside Open Society
Why Catalytic Capital Matters Now More Than Ever
Inclusive economic development and democracy go hand in hand. Soros Economic Development Fund, the impact investment arm of Open Society, deploys catalytic capital to address the challenges facing democracy and open society.
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Corporate Responsibility
Q&A: Why (Some) Investors Want More Regulation
As the EU works on rules to protect worker rights and the planet from corporate harm, Open Society’s Jon Jacoby spoke to Anita Dorett, of the Investor Alliance for Human Rights, about how investors are pushing for change.
Environmental Education
These Flashcards Will Change the Way You Think About the Climate Crisis
A creative new project aims to bolster climate literacy, spark hard conversations, and ensure youth voices are heard. How flashcards can be a catalyst for change.
Exposing Corruption
Time to Shut Down Dirty Money’s “London Laundromat”
The UK’s move to strengthen anti–money laundering rules will also require well-funded enforcement.
A Dispatch from Kyiv
Resiliency in Ukraine
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.
Democracy in Action
Q&A: Working Towards a More Representative and Participatory Democracy in France
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.
Ukraine’s Independent Media
Q&A: Telling War Stories Under Fire
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.
Fighting COVID-19
A $100 Million Booster for Vaccine Equity
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.
Accountability for Atrocities
Building War Crimes Cases in Ukraine
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.
On the Ground in Ukraine
Health Care on the Front Lines in Ukraine
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’ Rights
Q&A: The Struggle for Domestic Workers’ Rights
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.