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George Soros Lecture Series: Financial Markets
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Open Society’s Salil Shetty came of age when basic freedoms were curtailed in India. Now he fights for these freedoms by shaping our work at the global level using the tools of grant making, impact investing, and strategic litigation.
Against the background of authoritarians worldwide gaining and keeping power by scapegoating minorities, attacking rights, and using elections to gain legitimacy, Salil believes in global and local approaches being intertwined to countering this threat. Working with movements, including those led by women and young people, is key to fortifying democracy, open society, and human rights.
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Open Society’s Natalie Samarasinghe brings her commitment to justice, borne of her global experiences, to her role as global director for advocacy. Her aim is to build up movements worldwide to to improve all peoples’ lives through democracies that work for all.
Against the background of a rising cost-of-living crisis, the climate emergency, and the global reverberations of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Samarasinghe underscores the importance of listening to our local partners and providing them with the vital tools to overcome the challenges they face as they build better, more open societies.
Inside Open Society is a look at the leaders at the Open Society Foundations who are advancing our vision to address the world’s most urgent threats to democracy and human rights at a transformative scale.
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Asia’s tremendous growth over the past few decades has led to rising inequality, a looming debt crisis, and growing religious nationalism. Yet the continent’s deep traditions of pluralism and democracy, Chandran says, gives it a strong base on which to build more open and tolerant societies. This is what powers his team’s work when supporting local, often smaller, partner organizations.
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Journalism and art play an important role in open societies, both in holding power to account but also by inspiring us to build a better world. As director of Open Society’s Expression work, Fitzgerald is ensuring that the journalists, artists, and activists can do this work free of harassment, threats, and violence.
Inside Open Society is a look at the leaders at the Open Society Foundations who are advancing our vision to address the world’s most urgent threats to democracy and human rights at a transformative scale.
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Open Society has supported democracy in Ukraine since its independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Throughout the past year, Open Society has supported Ukraine’s civil society as they have delivered medicine, sheltered displaced families, and documented war crimes even as the bombs kept falling. These people are the future of Ukrainian democracy, and we cannot back down now.
Read more from Open Society president Mark Malloch-Brown: justsecurity.org/85247/if-ukraine-falls-consequences-will-haunt-the-world
Learn more about Open Society’s work in Ukraine: opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/the-open-society-foundations-in-ukraine
Matviichuk works with a network of civilian investigators who have recorded tens of thousands of often horrific individual cases of suffering—work being done by ordinary people who have taken on extraordinary challenges for the sake of accountability, justice, and the future of their country.
Open Society’s foundation in Ukraine—the International Renaissance Foundation—is proud to be a core supporter of CCL, just one of the many civilian organizations whose courage and commitment continue to play a vital role in Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s criminal aggression.
Read more about CCL and Oleksandra Matviichuk here: https://ccl.org.ua/en/news/ukraine-challenging-path-to-freedom/
Read more from Oleksandra Matviichuk: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/19/matviichuk-ukraine-peace-justice-accountability
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Open Society’s foundation in Ukraine—the International Renaissance Foundation—has supported over 500 non-governmental organizations that have been working throughout the war. Our commitment to these open society defenders has not wavered, and will continue as Ukraine looks toward rebuilding its country on an even stronger foundation.
Read more from International Renaissance Foundation Executive Director Oleksandr Sushko: opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/q-and-a-forging-a-future-under-fire
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After many false starts in reforms in the Middle East and North Africa, Open Society’s Issandr Amrani @arabist points to partners’ successes in building a better future for the region.
Open Society works in the region to promote democratic governance and to protect human rights amid entrenched regional conflicts and political restrictions.
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Over the past decade, a new wave of progressive, democratic movements have been transforming societies across Latin America and the Caribbean. Behind that progress is the work of activists and civil society organizations. Executive Director for Open Society–Latin America and the Caribbean Pedro Abramovay talks about our work and the bright future of democracy in the region.
Inside Open Society is a look at the leaders at the Open Society Foundations who are advancing our vision to address the world’s most urgent threats to democracy and human rights at a transformative scale.
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Inequality hurts workers, degrades democracies and fuels the rise of authoritarianism. By building more inclusive and sustainable economies, Open Society works to improve peoples’ lives—and the governments who serve them.
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Investigators, journalists, advocates, and prosecutors are gathering evidence and building a case to ultimately hold the perpetrators accountable. While this process may take months or even years, as our James A. Goldston says, “justice may be delayed, but it will not be denied.”
Learn more about what is being done to track, investigate, and prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine: opensocietyfoundations.org/explainers/how-to-hold-russia-accountable-for-war-crimes-in-ukraine
We are proud to stand with civil society organizations on the ground in Ukraine. Read more through the link in our bio.
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We are stepping up our support for Ukrainians working for democracy and human rights, as their country faces the existential threat to its independence.
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We have always stood on the side of democracy and justice, and are proud to stand with the people of Ukraine.
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As Viorel says, “The war in Ukraine is a reminder—both to the people but also politicians—that we shouldn’t take peace or democracy for granted.”
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Repressive regimes are ascendant, while the open societies Soros has sought to foster through his philanthropic work are under siege, he said. Aided by the rise of artificial intelligence, social media and tech platforms, Russia and China today pose the greatest threat.
But cracks are beginning to show in both of these repressive regimes. China’s Xi Jinping has misled his people about his government’s ability to protect them from the ravages of COVID-19. And Russia’s Vladimir Putin has grossly overestimated his military’s capabilities in the invasion of Ukraine, shocking the world’s conscience with his brutality and rallying Europe in ways that could “strengthen both its energy security and leadership on climate.”
Read the full speech at: georgesoros.com/2022/05/24/remarks-delivered-at-the-2022-world-economic-forum-in-davos
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We are stepping up our support for Ukrainians working for democracy and human rights, as their country faces the existential threat to its independence.
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As Ukrainians show resilience in the face of this great threat, the activists and volunteers that make up the country's vibrant civil society sector are working to help deliver medicine and supplies, relocate neighbors, and document war crimes. We have launched the Ukraine Democracy Fund to preserve and advance Ukraine's civil society sector — and rally other donors to join this crucial mission.
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The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
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The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
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The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at opensocietyjusticerising.org
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The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org
The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org
The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org
The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org.
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at http://OpenSocietyFoundations.org
The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org.
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org
The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org.
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org
The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org
The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org
The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org
The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org
The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org
The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are an investment in Black leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the United States. The 16 awardees from across the country are being recognized for their long-term contributions to advancing change in their communities, tireless commitment to civil rights, and capacity to inspire, innovate, and mobilize people despite considerable odds. The Open Society Justice Rising Awards are part of a larger investment in racial justice by the Open Society Foundations.
Learn more about the awards at https://www.OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org
Learn more about the Open Society Foundations at https://www.OpenSocietyFoundations.org