http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena OSI's Middle East and North Africa Initiative operates primarily as a grantmaking program on issues ranging from media and information to women's rights. http://www.soros.org/initiatives/women/events/husseini_20091022 Journalist, feminist, and human rights defender Rana Husseini will discuss her new book, which tells the story of one woman's heroic fight against an unbelievable crime. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:30:27 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/women/events/husseini_20091022 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/news/egyptreligion_20090813 Tensions between communities and restrictions on freedom of religion remain challenges in Egypt, reports the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, an OSI grantee. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:36:23 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/news/egyptreligion_20090813 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/multimedia/gaza_20090618 Human rights organizations in Israel have released a short film, funded in part by the Open Society Institute, arguing that closure of the Gaza Strip has created a situation in which both Palestinians and Israelis lose. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:55:48 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/multimedia/gaza_20090618 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/news/radio_20090519 With support from the Open Society Institute, Radio Al-Balad in Jordan has tried to play a constructive role in addressing the humanitarian plight of Iraqi refugees. Tue, 19 May 2009 13:39:22 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/news/radio_20090519 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/events/policy_20090415 The Open Society Institute hosted a forum on changing U.S. policy in the Middle East with Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Arab Studies at Columbia University and author of Sowing Crisis: The Cold War and American Dominance in the Middle East. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:11:57 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/events/policy_20090415 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/news/mena_20090304 The Open Society Institute Middle East and North Africa Initiative welcomes grant proposal outlines in the areas of rights and governance, media and information, and youth and knowledge. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:43:18 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/news/mena_20090304 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/about The Open Society Institute Middle East and North Africa Initiative promotes issues such as transparency, rule of law, accountability, empowerment of women, independent media, and open exchange of information. Fri, 01 Oct 2004 10:58:41 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/mena/about