Publications and Articles

Open Society News: New Challenges to Building Open Societies in Africa
Winter 2007-2008
The challenges to Africa posed by HIV/AIDS, the Darfur conflict, and harassment of African Muslims are some of the themes covered in this issue of Open Society News. more

Op-Ed: War Without End on Congo's Women
Maryam Elahi
January 11, 2008
The international community must take action to stop the unspeakable violence being committed against women in the Democratic Republic of Congo, writes the director of the OSI International Women's Program. more

“We Have Degrees in Violence”: A Report on Torture and Human Rights Abuses in Zimbabwe
December 2007
Conducted by international health professionals, this OSI-supported report provides evidence that the Zimbabwean government is systematically using torture and violence to deter political opposition. more