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The State of Democracy in Puerto Rico
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.
Open Society Foundations
Jun 27, 2023
How Facebook Is Failing Africa
How Facebook Is Failing Africa
A lawsuit charges that Facebook’s engagement-based algorithm deliberately amplifies hate without safeguards.
Open Society Foundations
May 15, 2023
Inside Colombia’s Drive for Abortion Rights
Inside Colombia’s Drive for Abortion Rights
A group of dedicated activists fought to end the criminalization and expand women’s rights in Colombia.
Open Society Foundations
Mar 8, 2023
We Hope Spring Comes Soon
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.
Open Society Foundations
Feb 8, 2023
Strengthening a Vital Anticorruption Tool
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.
Open Society Foundations
Dec 9, 2022
This Made in Africa Vaccine Will Combat COVID—and Medical Inequities
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.
Open Society Foundations
Oct 11, 2022
Bridging Religion and Sexual Diversity
Bridging Religion and Sexual Diversity
Sentiido is raising awareness of how LGBTQ+ people engage with religion and spirituality.
Open Society Foundations
Jul 26, 2022
The African Leaders Revolutionizing Domestic Work
The African Leaders Revolutionizing Domestic Work
Three feminist leaders from Africa are fighting for better treatment and visibility for domestic workers.
Open Society Foundations
Jul 7, 2022
Resiliency in Ukraine
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.
Open Society Foundations
May 5, 2022
Telling War Stories Under Fire
Telling War Stories Under Fire
Thousands of displaced Ukrainian journalistsIt face the challenge of covering war against an enemy who wields disinformation amid the…
Open Society Foundations
May 1, 2022
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