Brazil: Serious Investigative Failures in Deadly Rio Raid Rio de Janeiro police have failed to take crucial investigative steps to determine the circumstances of the killing of at least 121 people, including four police officers, during a raid in low-income,...

This deadly escalation of the war on drugs is a terrible expression of the ongoing fight for the new world order and its new values. And it is terrifying. www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...

Singapore keeps hanging low-level drug couriers, but it can’t execute its way to a drug-free society The Singaporean government hanged Pannir Selvam this month, the 11th convict to be executed in 2025 for nonviolent narcotics violations.

Guards led him.. to a room where ..noose was fastened around his neck, the knot .. behind his ear to make sure his spine snapped ...Gravity did the rest ..He was 38: old.https://reason.com/2025/10/21/singapore-keeps-hanging-low-level-drug-couriers-but-it-cant-execute-its-way-to-a-drug-free-society/

New @undp.org report makes a strong case for examining how drug policy affects sustainable development, human rights, governance, health & the environment. It underscores that punitive enforcement has largely fueled violence, corruption, incarceration & health crises: www.undp.org/publications...

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Poppy Growing Shifts to Pakistan After Taliban’s Crackdown in Afghanistan Enforcement of the ban has merely driven cultivation over the border for now, in yet another example of the "balloon effect."

"As critics anticipated, without addressing issues of poverty and unemployment, the Taliban's ban was unlikely to hold,” Prof. Julia Buxton tells @helenredmond.bsky.social. “Necessity has driven cultivation shifts to less conspicuous areas ... and displacement into Pakistan.”

Justice Department’s Attack on Philanthropic Freedom RWJF issued a statement in response to reports that the U.S. Department of Justice instructed several U.S. attorneys to draft plans to investigate the Open Society Foundations.

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Attempts to silence speech undermine our democracy and harm all Americans. We’ve signed a letter with 120+ organizations to stand for this fundamental freedom: osf.to/FundamentalF...

World leaders came together in NY for UNGA80 at a pivotal moment of waning global commitment to multilateralism.

It is time to rethink the multilateral system—and reimagine one that adequately protects civilians, upholds human rights, and is grounded in justice, equity, and accountability.

George Soros's foundation responds to being targeted by Trump for investigation President Trump has hinted that an investigation should be launched into philanthropist George Soros. NPR spoke with the head of Open Society Foundation, which Soros started, about Trump's suggestion.

Attacks against @open-society.bsky.social are not about us, but about the United States slowly losing its democracy, as we have seen in different parts of the world.

We remain true to our values to promote rights, equity, and justice.

My interview with NPR: n.pr/3VE54wr

The Open Society Foundations unequivocally condemn terrorism and do not fund terrorism. Our activities are peaceful and lawful, and our grantees are expected to abide by human rights principles and comply with the law. These accusations are politically motivated attacks on civil society, meant to silence speech the administration disagrees with and undermine the First Amendment right to free speech. When power is abused to take away the rights of some people, it puts the rights of all people at risk. Our work in the United States is dedicated to strengthening democracy and upholding constitutional freedoms. We stand by the work we do to improve lives in the United States and across the world.

Our statement in response to reporting that the Trump Administration is directing investigations without evidence into our operations.

Indigenous OD Mortality Plummets in Minnesota, But Disparity Remains New data indicate that harm reduction efforts in rural parts of the state may be paying off, though progress is under threat.

A severe overdose-deaths disparity impacting rural Minnesota's Indigenous communities was much reduced—but not eliminated—from 2022-24, new data show.

Factors that likely contributed to this trajectory could be under threat, reports Sydney Sauer:

I had the honor of meeting some of the Ukrainian veterans last week. They are inspiring and in need of our assistance. Please take a look at this @npr.org piece.

Remembering Louise Vincent, a Fighter for Drug-User Rights Tributes have poured in for the inspirational harm reductionist, movement leader and Filter contributor, who died on September 2.

Rest in Power Louise

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“Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, a talented director, and a voice of conscience. He gave us many memorable films over the past half century and then helped others to use the power of the screen to expose injustice and tell the stories of those resisting it.” —George Soros

Poland Has Invoked NATO’s Article 4. What Comes Next? Article 4 allows member states to start a formal discussion within the alliance about threats to their security. It does not commit the alliance to military action.

Poland invoked Article 4 of NATO’s treaty on Wednesday after the alliance’s fighter jets shot down Russian drones that entered its airspace. Article 4 allows member states to start a formal discussion within the alliance about threats to their security. Here's what to know.

People engaged in drug-related economies are often a part of the most economically vulnerable communities in the world. If you are heading to NYC for the UNGA next week, consider joining this @undp.org event on developmental aspects of #drugpolicy and an urgent need for reform

Learning to Love My Track Marks I'm homeless for the first time in my life. Other drug users have taught me so much—both about safer injection and about not feeling ashamed.

"One day in detox I met the love of my life. We were flirting, and I had to be real with her and show her my leg. She laughed and said, 'What, do you think I never saw a track mark before?'"

Urgent call for continued WHO leadership on harm reduction for people who use drugs – Open letter to the WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Civil society urges WHO to sustain leadership on harm reduction, resist funding cuts, and ensure meaningful community involvement.

Thanks to @idpc.net @inpud.bsky.social & @harmreductionintl.bsky.social for leading on the letter in support of #harmreduction to World Health Organization. Signed by 177 civil society & community-led orgs from across the 🌏, it shows we need WHO leadership more than ever

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We Need to Double Down on Harm Reduction, Not Walk Away From It | Common Dreams We have come too far to turn our backs on what works when it comes to sound, life-saving drug policies. Now is the wrong time to politicize practical, proven responses to this medical emergency.

Now is not the time to scale down #harmreduction efforts in the US, or elsewhere. Please take a look at my piece drawing on decades of international experience of supporting fantastic advocates, policy makers and service providers throughout the world: www.commondreams.org/opinion/harm...

Reimagining Drug Policy with Compassion and Justice Open Society believes that drug policy should be rooted in principles of public health, human rights, and upholding human dignity. We strive to promote humane, evidence-based approaches to drugs and…

Drug policy should be rooted in the principles of public health, human rights, and upholding human dignity. Our director, @kasiams.bsky.social, shares how at Open Society we strive to promote humane, evidence-based approaches to drugs and drug use:
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George Soros visits an activist art exhibition in Dakar, Senegal, on April 14, 2013.

George Soros meets with engineers and a crew working to restore gas lines for besieged residents of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in November 1993, part of his $50 million relief efforts during the war.

George Soros speaks to local media about after-school programs in New York City on October 14, 2004. Open Society's support for the After School Corporation (now ExpandED Schools) in 1998 expanded high-quality after-school activities for students in low-income areas.

George Soros meets with students at a summer camp for Roma youth on the outskirts of Budapest, Hungary in 1997.

Happy 95th birthday to George Soros, the founder of the Open Society Foundations!

Exclusive: Trump team withholds $140 million budgeted for fentanyl fight Threats to $140 million in funds for public health departments battling fentanyl overdoses comes as some experts see the addiction safety net unraveling.

This decision will have dramatic consequences counted in human lives lost to overdose: www.npr.org/2025/07/16/n...

183 civil society groups urge UN Secretary-General to lead historic global drug policy review with a bold, inclusive and transformative vision Global civil society groups call on the UN Secretary-General to ensure the independence, credibility and representativeness of the UN review's expert panel, and to champion meaningful, rights-affirmin...

Numerous studies have highlighted the devastating impacts of the UN drug control regime on health, human rights, environment & development. In March, CND agreed to establish a panel of 19 independent experts to aimed at reviewing the UN drug control architecture: idpc.net/news/2025/05...

Congratulations to the 2025 Open Society Fellows!

The fellows are a group of 31 public intellectuals from seven global cities who will help shape global conversations on the most pressing issues of our time:

Beirut
Buenos Aires
Colombo
Dar es Salaam
Jakarta
Lagos
Taipei

Bob Geldof Reflects on Live Aid, 40 Years Later The rock star-turned-activist reflects on the 1985 benefit concert and why it could not happen now.

“Music can be a call to arms, but music itself changes nothing. It won’t go further unless you are determined to act upon it.” Bob Geldof, the rock star-turned-activist who helped organize Live Aid 40 years ago, reflected on the benefit concert’s impact and why it could not happen today.

Nowy duopol obali ten system [raport Sierakowskiego i Sadury] Każdy liberalny rząd w Polsce upadnie, jeśli nie zrealizuje programu reform społecznych, który zbudowałby zaufanie ludu do elit – piszą Sławomir Sierakowski i Przemysław Sadura w swoim szóstym raporci...

Nasz nowy raport.

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Radny PiS o tęczy na pl. Zbawiciela: Niepotrzebna prowokacja Ma wrócić na pl. Zbawiciela w przyszłym roku. Jest jednym z zadań wybranych przez warszawiaków w głosowaniu nad budżetem obywatelskim. Przeciwko tęczy już protestują politycy prawicy.

Ma wrócić na pl. Zbawiciela w przyszłym roku. Jest jednym z zadań wybranych przez warszawiaków w głosowaniu nad budżetem obywatelskim. Przeciwko tęczy już protestują politycy prawicy. warszawa.wyborcza.pl/warszawa/7,5... #Warszawa #wyborcza

CND Chair’s Special Event: Commemoration of World Drug Day and launch of the World Drug Report 2025 - CND Blog Chair: “Very good afternoon, everyone. Excellence Ambassador Jose Antonio Zabelgochia, chair of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, our sister commission ambassadors, excellencies, distinguished delegates, colleagues, and friends, it is my honour to open this special event of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit …

At the recent launch of the #WDR2025, Mexico highlighted that two-thirds of people imprisoned for drug offences are there solely for use.

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'Changing the current drug policy regime has become a life cause for me' – An interview with Colombia’s ambassador-at-large for drug policy, Laura Gil Colombia’s Ambassador Laura Gil reflects on challenging the global drug regime, breaking taboos, and building hope for a post-Prohibition future — one coalition at a time.

'Nothing ever happens in Vienna,' they said — but Amb. Laura Gil proved otherwise.

She broke taboos, built coalitions & leaned on #CivilSociety to shift the dial on #DrugPolicyReform.

📺 Must-watch via @drugreporter.bsky.social & @idpc.net:

New Augusta Access Center provides hope to those with drug addiction "This isn't just a building, it's a lifeline, a place where people who use drugs can walk through the doors and be met with dignity and compassion," said Chasity Tuell, executive director of the Maine...

Congrats to Maine Recovery Access on the new Access Center where pple who use drugs can find community & services. “This isn’t just a building, it’s a lifeline, a place where people who use drugs can walk through the doors and be met with dignity and compassion." www.centralmaine.com/2025/07/10/n...