http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea The Open Society Initiative for East Africa supports and promotes public participation in democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups. http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/news/global_20090925 As the Kenyan government prepared its Round 8 proposal to the Global Fund, OSIEA and the Public Health Program supported two coalitions of women's rights and HIV/AIDS organizations to ensure a focus on women and girls' needs for comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:34:32 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/news/global_20090925 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/news/minorities_20090925 Hosted by the Kenya Human Rights Commission and the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya, the meeting discussed ways in which lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, and intersex related rights could be better recognized within the mainstream human rights discourse. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:29:11 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/news/minorities_20090925 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/news/services_20090924 OSIEA and LAHI are working to assist health advocates to integrate legal services into HIV/AIDS programs. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:45:42 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/news/services_20090924 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/publications/stockout_20090928 Produced by the Stop Stock-Outs campaign with the support of the Open Society Institute, this selection of short stories from East and Southern Africa show the great difficulties ordinary people face in accessing essential medicines. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:01:12 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/publications/stockout_20090928 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/publications/colloquium_20090924 This OSIEA report evaluates the progress of press freedom and access to information in Uganda. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:25:11 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/publications/colloquium_20090924 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/articles/oil_20090731 As Uganda transforms into an oil economy, Linda Ochiel, OSIEA communications officer, cautions Ugandans against adopting passive attitudes in the management of oil resources. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:47:27 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/articles_publications/articles/oil_20090731 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/focus_areas/humanrights OSIEA supports organizations that defend and promote the rule of law, access to justice, and human rights. The initiative seeks to support efforts to protect the rights of marginalized and disadvantaged communities by documenting human rights violations and conducting civic education. Fri, 27 May 2005 13:23:51 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/focus_areas/humanrights http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/focus_areas/media OSIEA supports efforts to strengthen the media environment, increase access to independent information, and promote diversity in media ownership. The initiative encourages independent media that engages civic participation or reaches marginalized communities. Fri, 27 May 2005 12:28:22 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/focus_areas/media http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/about The Open Society Initiative for East Africa supports and promotes public participation in democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups. Wed, 25 May 2005 12:43:31 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea/about