Online Fundraising Campaign Aims to Energize Public Giving to New Orleans Five Years after Katrina
Press Release
August 27, 2010
Today, MoveOn and ColorOfChange.org appealed to their members to contribute to 18 local organizations leading long-term recovery efforts in New Orleans. The Open Society Foundations will match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000.

George Soros Urges France to Stop the Mass Expulsion of Roma
Press Release
August 24, 2010
Open Society Foundations chairman George Soros issued an open letter to European leaders condemning the deportation of Roma in France.

George Soros to Boost Civil Society Response in Flood Affected Areas of Pakistan
Press Release
August 17, 2010
In response to unprecedented devastation and human suffering caused by the flooding in Pakistan, the Open Society Foundations today announced it would give an additional $5 million to its foundation there to respond to the humanitarian crisis.

Open Society Foundations Statement on the Disclosure of Documents by Wikileaks
Press Release
August 13, 2010
The Open Society Foundations have not taken a position on the disclosure of documents by Wikileaks. We address only one issue raised by the disclosures because it directly affects one of our main concerns in Afghanistan where we have established a foundation to promote a transition to a more open society.

Communities of Color Taking on Green: The Movement and the Money
OSI-New York
August 12, 2010
slideshow AUDIO
This Open Society Foundations event looks at how people of color are leading the fight to stop the global climate crisis and create opportunities for economic, environmental, and community sustainability.

Documentary Photography Project Announces Moving Walls 18 Photographers
August 4, 2010
Seven photographers have been selected for this Open Society Institute exhibition, which features in-depth and nuanced explorations of human rights and social issues.

Open Society Foundations Partner with Federal Government to Drive Innovation and Opportunity Combating Poverty in Communities Nationwide
Press Release
July 22, 2010
The Open Society Foundations pledged $5.5 million to three nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities and spur economic growth.

Performing Arts in New York City to Receive $11 Million in Grant Money to Offset Recession’s Impact
Press Release
July 21, 2010
New York City arts organizations hit hard by the financial crisis will receive $11 million from the Open Society Foundations.

more news & announcements

One Year Later: Still Wrongfully Jailed
Jeff Goldstein
September 3, 2010
blog BLOG  
One year ago, Kazakhstan's best-known human rights defender was wrongfully convicted of manslaughter and denied a fair trial. The United States and others must call on Kazakhstan to uphold human rights and release Evgeniy Zhovtis.

more on the Open Society Blog

At Home in Europe Project Events at Copenhagen Eid Festival
Christiansborg Slotsplads, Copenhagen, Denmark
September 10, 2010
The At Home in Europe Project sponsors a booth, panel discussion, and comedy show at the 2010 Copenhagen Eid Festival.

more events

Change from Within: Three Stories from New Orleans
August 26, 2010
video VIDEO  
This short film features a community organizer, a public defender, and a journalist, working to rebuild their city through criminal justice reform, greater transparency, and arts and culture.

more multimedia

That Someone Guilty Be Punished: The Impact of the ICTY in Bosnia
July 2010
This book examines the impact of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in Bosnia and includes lessons to improve future efforts to provide justice for survivors of atrocious crimes.

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