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The State of Democracy in Puerto Rico

The Supreme Court recently upheld an unelected fiscal control board’s right to continue operating in secrecy. Time for meaningful change.

Jun 27, 2023

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Jun 27, 2023

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How Facebook Is Failing Africa

A lawsuit charges that Facebook’s engagement-based algorithm deliberately amplifies hate without safeguards.

May 16, 2023

Kenyan lawyers stand around a computer for a virtual meeting.

May 16, 2023

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Inside Colombia’s Drive for Abortion Rights

A group of dedicated activists fought to end the criminalization and expand women’s rights in Colombia.

Mar 8, 2023

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Mar 8, 2023

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We Hope Spring Comes Soon

As the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears, Oleksandr Sushko reflects on how civil society has managed under fire.

Feb 8, 2023

A woman hugging a child in front of a destroyed building

Feb 8, 2023

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Strengthening a Vital Anticorruption Tool

Magnitsky sanctions have emerged as powerful tools for fighting corruption and upholding human rights. But some fixes are urgently needed.

Dec 9, 2022

A woman at a protest holding a sign that says, “Pressure Russian Oligarchs”

Dec 9, 2022

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This Made in Africa Vaccine Will Combat COVID—and Medical Inequities

While Africa consumes 25 percent of the world’s vaccines, only 1 percent of vaccines are manufactured there.

Oct 12, 2022

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Oct 12, 2022

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Bridging Religion and Sexual Diversity

Sentiido is raising awareness of how LGBTQ+ people engage with religion and spirituality.

Jul 27, 2022

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Jul 27, 2022

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The African Leaders Revolutionizing Domestic Work

Three feminist leaders from Africa are fighting for better treatment and visibility for domestic workers.

Jul 7, 2022

Chelcy Heroe, Nancy Kachingwe, and Lebohang Liepollo Pheko

Jul 7, 2022

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Resiliency in Ukraine

Thanks to the courage of Ukrainians and the resilience of civil society, vulnerable groups are getting support during the war in Ukraine.

May 6, 2022

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May 6, 2022

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Telling War Stories Under Fire

Thousands of displaced Ukrainian journalistsIt face the challenge of covering war against an enemy who wields disinformation amid the…

May 2, 2022

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May 2, 2022

Open Society Foundations

Open Society Foundations

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We are the largest human rights funder in the world, working to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.

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