Rights & Governance
The Open Society Foundations support proactive and innovative projects, including monitoring, documentation, and advocacy efforts to further diversity, equality, nondiscrimination, and access to justice alongside other basic civil and political rights.

Media & Information
The Open Society Foundations support projects across the Arab region that promote free and independent media and the open exchange of information.

Women's Rights
Gender rights advocacy and research in support of women's engagement in public life as well as improving policy formulation and implementation are a primary focus for the Open Society Foundations.

Knowledge & Education
The Open Society Foundations support projects that focus on youth engagement as active citizens in building an open society and promoting early education.

Arts & Culture
The Open Society Foundations promote cultural and artistic creativity as an activity that reflects open society values and positively influences public attitudes.

Arab Transitions
The approach of the Open Society Foundations is to respond to and reinforce Arab leadership in the transitions underway in the region.