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Statement on George Soros's Visit to Burma
January 4, 2012
Visiting Burma in his capacity as a philanthropist and supporter of open society around the world, Soros met with a range of people involved in the reform process, including President U Thein Sein and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
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No Trade-Offs on Access to Medicines
Els Torreele
February 7, 2012
 BLOG
As India and the EU negotiate a Free Trade Agreement, it will be critical for India to resist measures that favor the business interests of pharmaceutical companies over the lives of millions of people in developing countries who depend on India's supply of cheap generic medicines.
Voices From Burma
October 11, 2011
 VIDEO
This event brings together prominent authors, actors, and Burmese dissidents to read excerpts of first-person accounts from the book Nowhere to Be Home: Narratives from Survivors of Burma's Military Regime.
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Women, War & Peace
OSI-New York
December 15, 2011
VIDEO
 AUDIO
Filmed in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Colombia, and Liberia, the five-hour series Women, War & Peace examines women's changing roles in conflict zones. Listen to a discussion with the series co-creators.
The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade
OSI-New York
November 7, 2011
AUDIO
A panel of experts discuss The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade, by Open Society Fellow Andrew Feinstein.
Saving Dolma: Female Migrant Domestic Workers in the Middle East
OSI-New York
November 2, 2011
VIDEO
AUDIO
Produced and directed by Kesang Tseten, the documentary Saving Dolma reflects on the lives of female migrant domestic workers, one of the most vulnerable groups of workers, and the issues they face in the Middle East.
more Asia events
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No Trade-Offs on Access to Medicines
Els Torreele
February 7, 2012
BLOG
As India and the EU negotiate a Free Trade Agreement, it will be critical for India to resist measures that favor the business interests of pharmaceutical companies over the lives of millions of people in developing countries who depend on India's supply of cheap generic medicines.
Reinventing Scientific Discovery: An Interview with Michael Nielsen
John Dupuis
January 23, 2012
BLOG
Connecting vast numbers of scientists and ordinary citizens, online tools make scientific problem-solving faster and more efficient. But for these collaborations to reach their full potential, the culture of science must become much more open.
Advancing Education Reform with "Writers Bloc"
Kamila Shamsie and Hugh McLean
January 13, 2012
BLOG
A group of writers including Zadie Smith, Chimamanda Adiche, and Aleksander Hemon take a look at education systems in conflict-affected countries around the world.
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