Open Society Institute–Washington, D.C.

OSI-Washington, D.C. was established in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and the resulting policy changes within the U.S. government. The office focuses on addressing violations of civil liberties in the United States and expanding OSI’s policy and advocacy work in the areas of criminal and civil justice reform. In addition, OSI-Washington, D.C. plays a key role is building a framework to influence debates over global economic policies, such as those involving international development assistance.

The Open Society Policy Center, a nonpartisan and nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization that engages in advocacy aimed at influencing U.S. government policy on domestic and international issues, is also housed at the Washington, D.C., office.