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We mark Roma Holocaust Memorial Day by honoring the 500,000+ Roma and Sinti murdered by the Nazis.
This genocide, like so much of Roma history, has been erased.

We honor those lost by telling their story.

Today and every day, I stand with the Roma fighting for justice and dignity.

Our grantee Yaaj México works to enhance the political and civic participation of the LGBTQI+ community in México. We spoke to Yaaj’s Alejandra and Iván about the personal experience that inspired the organization’s founding and its impact. Read more: www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/q-and...

They reflect a broader effort to foment hostility and undermine civil society—and they are calculated to distract from real scandals.

The Durham report found no wrongdoing by our staff. Open Society is a nonpartisan organization that does not engage in political campaign activity. The false accusations against our staff are not just reckless but also dangerous.

The claims that Open Society helped orchestrate an FBI investigation are outrageous and false. They are grounded in malicious disinformation that has been traced to Russian intelligence and is now being used in a politically motivated campaign.

False, Reckless, and Dangerous Claims Against Open Society and Its Staff on The declassification and release of the annex to Special Counsel John Durham’s report on intelligence activities and investigations related to the 2016 presidential election is being weaponized to…

The declassification and release of the annex to Special Counsel John Durham’s report on intelligence activities and investigations related to the 2016 presidential election is being weaponized to attack the Open Society Foundations and its staff. www.opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/fal...

Safe and secure communities are cornerstones for open societies and strong democracies.

Open Society’s Hugo Tovar breaks down how a lack of public safety can lead to authoritarianism.

Three Bold New Initiatives to Support Africa-Led Transformation The Open Society Foundations announce three new multiyear programs in Africa to advance civic engagement, economic prosperity, and peacebuilding. Together, these programs reflect the urgency and…

Learn more about these initiatives and what they mean for Africa: www.opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/ope...

The new initiatives—Democratic Futures in Africa, Resources Futures in Africa, and Transformative Peace in Africa— continue a 40-year commitment by Open Society to support African citizens, institutions, and governments at the forefront of advancing human rights, equity, and justice.

Our Bold New Initiatives to Support Africa-Led Transformation in Democracy, Economics, and Peace

Democratic Futures in Africa: Reimagining Politics and Governance -Promote a new kind of politics rooted in ubuntu—dignity, justice, and solidarity -Partner with local organizers, artists, civic groups, and digital communities to push back against money’s influence in politics, build trust in institutions, and create new pathways for leadership

Resources Futures in Africa: Reclaiming Economic Sovereignty -Ensure that Africa’s critical minerals benefit its people—not just global markets -Work to align mineral extraction with sustainable development goals, strengthen environmental and social justice movements, and promote just and transparent resource governance

Today we announce three multiyear programs in Africa to advance civic engagement, economic prosperity, and peacebuilding.

On Nelson Mandela Day, we celebrate one of the world's great heroes.

He and my father shared a special friendship and strong belief in open society - something I cherished witnessing in my youth.

President Mahama, it was an honor to be invited to join you in Accra today.

Ghana has real momentum to lead as a beacon of democratic progress in the region, across Africa, and around the world — @open-society.bsky.social stands ready to support your robust reform agenda. 🤝

Press Release | State Democracy Defenders Fund

Nonprofits do critical work across the country. Some members of Congress are attacking them simply because they disagree. It’s wrong. And an attempt to curtail their work. We stand with 600+ groups supporting those unfairly targeted. www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/07.16.25...

Open Society Fellowship The Open Society Fellowship supports public intellectuals from seven global cities that are home to a dynamic circle of thinkers and cultural producers engaged in high-level critical debate.

What sets these fellows apart is their openness to new approaches and vigorous debate, ensuring that the Open Society Foundations remain true to a vision of restless critical thought. Learn more about the fellows: osf.to/fellows

The fellows bring innovative approaches to fundamental open society concerns including the state of democracy, the climate crisis, journalism, digital finance, nationalist movements, urbanism, migration, and more.

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

Who’s Policing Opioid Settlement Spending? A Crowdsourced Database Might Help - KFF Health News Billions in opioid settlement money was meant to be spent on treating and preventing addiction — but what happens if it’s misspent? Some advocates say attorneys general need to pay closer attention. I...

Read Popular Democracy making the case for Attorneys General as actors responsible to hold decision makers to account and to ensure that the billions from opioid makers are not misspent: kffhealthnews.org/news/article... @popdemocaction.bsky.social‬

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...

Reimagining a more just and equitable global system Reimagining a more just and equitable global system

Open Society Foundations President Binaifer Nowrojee joins Raj Kumar on stage for a podcast interview on the sidelines of the International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla.

Everyday Acts of Ukrainian Resilience This week Ukraine intercepted the largest aerial attack since the start of the full-scale invasion. Beyond the frontlines, communities are leading a quiet revolution. These everyday acts aren’t just a...

From supporting veterans, empowering people with disabilities, and creating safe spaces for survivors of violence, these everyday acts of resilience are laying the foundation for a more just, inclusive, and participatory society in Ukraine. Read more: www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/every...

This week as Ukraine intercepted over 700 drones—the largest since Russia’s full-scale invasion began—resilience takes on new meaning.

Beyond the frontlines, there has been a civic awakening with communities spearheading efforts to address inequalities, even as the country fights for its survival.

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 poli...

The Maine Recovery Action Project, an Open Society grantee, is guided by the expertise of people who use dr*gs and those in recovery. Through their advocacy efforts, there have been numerous dr*g policy reform wins in Maine. Read more: www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/every...

The state of Maine has seen a 35 percent drop in overd0se rates since the peak in 2023—exceeding the national average. This is the direct result of decades of organizing by people with lived and living experience of using dr*gs.

How Open Society Advances Rights in the U.S.

Supporting free and fair elections. We support groups that increase voter participation across the country, fight against assaults on voting rights, and counter disinformation targeting voters.

Championing policies to help families thrive. We have long supported organizations protecting workers' rights and advocating for affordable childcare, home care, prescription drugs, and health care, especially for low-income Americans.

Protecting reproductive freedoms. After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, we increased our support to reproductive rights organizations. Through ballot initiatives and referenda, these groups have restored or protected rights for millions of people.

We work to advance rights, equity, and justice in the United States and around the world. We believe that every person has the right to participate fully in their democracy, to an equal opportunity to determine their future, and to due process under the law. Learn more: osf.to/44yIj0V

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 Geo...

Jump inside the archives: www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/insid...

#OpenSociety #PalliativeCare #EndOfLifeCare #BillMoyers

Moyers passed away last week, a quarter century after he first brought national attention to this work.

Today we return to this bold experiment and the lasting legacy it left on medicine and how Americans understand and approach end-of-life care.

One of the many who helped give that vision a voice was Bill Moyers—the celebrated journalist and former Open Society board member—whose landmark 2000 series “On Our Own Terms” introduced millions to the movement.

Inspired by his mother’s death, Soros launched the Project on Death in America in 1994 to bring dignity, compassion, and meaning to the end of life. His belief was simple: Death deserves the same thoughtful attention we give to life.

Even in today’s fraught political climate, death remains one of the most uncomfortable conversations in American life. Before most Americans had heard the term “palliative care,” George Soros and Bill Moyers worked together to transform how we approach dying.

One of the many who helped give that vision a voice was Bill Moyers—the celebrated journalist and former Open Society board member—whose landmark 2000 series “On Our Own Terms” introduced millions to the movement.