Binaifer Nowrojee
@nowrojeeosf.bsky.social
President of @Open-Society.bsky.social. Pursuing philanthropy grounded in critical thinking, local knowledge, and risk-taking, to advance human rights, equity, and justice.
Next week I am headed to #COP30, where @open-society.bsky.social will continue conversations from UNGA and NY Climate Week. Ten years since the historic Paris Climate Agreement, the world is on track to exceed the 1.5°C limit. Just when multilateral cooperation is needed most, it is fraying.
November 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Next week I am headed to #COP30, where @open-society.bsky.social will continue conversations from UNGA and NY Climate Week. Ten years since the historic Paris Climate Agreement, the world is on track to exceed the 1.5°C limit. Just when multilateral cooperation is needed most, it is fraying.
We are witnessing what we are calling a youthquake all around the world—young people who haven't even grown up in democracies beginning to articulate and ask for societies that uphold human rights, equity, and justice. This is what democracy with dignity could look like.
Social movements around Africa, often led by young people, have been calling for democracies that empower ordinary citizens, deliver political stability, and support economic well-being.
We asked people to define what democracy with dignity means for them⬇️
We asked people to define what democracy with dignity means for them⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We are witnessing what we are calling a youthquake all around the world—young people who haven't even grown up in democracies beginning to articulate and ask for societies that uphold human rights, equity, and justice. This is what democracy with dignity could look like.
My upbringing shaped my belief that philanthropy must always center those closest to the challenges we aim to solve, and that pursuing justice isn’t always the easy path. But it’s always the right one.
October 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
My upbringing shaped my belief that philanthropy must always center those closest to the challenges we aim to solve, and that pursuing justice isn’t always the easy path. But it’s always the right one.
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From our origins as a philanthropy during the Cold War to confronting today’s multiple crises, our Senior Vice President Leonard Benardo explores our history, present, and future with Peter Slezkine of the Stimson Center: https://www.stimson.org/2025/leonard-benardo-reexamining-the-open-society/
Leonard Benardo: Reexamining the “Open Society” • Stimson Center
Leonard Benardo, Senior Vice President at the Open Society Foundations, joins us to discuss OSF's emergence and evolution, defining values of open societies, and heterodox thinking for turbulent times.
www.stimson.org
October 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
From our origins as a philanthropy during the Cold War to confronting today’s multiple crises, our Senior Vice President Leonard Benardo explores our history, present, and future with Peter Slezkine of the Stimson Center: https://www.stimson.org/2025/leonard-benardo-reexamining-the-open-society/
Attacks against @open-society.bsky.social are not about us, but about the United States slowly losing its democracy, as we have seen in different parts of the world.
We remain true to our values to promote rights, equity, and justice.
My interview with NPR: n.pr/3VE54wr
We remain true to our values to promote rights, equity, and justice.
My interview with NPR: n.pr/3VE54wr
George Soros's foundation responds to being targeted by Trump for investigation
President Trump has hinted that an investigation should be launched into philanthropist George Soros. NPR spoke with the head of Open Society Foundation, which Soros started, about Trump's suggestion.
n.pr
September 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Attacks against @open-society.bsky.social are not about us, but about the United States slowly losing its democracy, as we have seen in different parts of the world.
We remain true to our values to promote rights, equity, and justice.
My interview with NPR: n.pr/3VE54wr
We remain true to our values to promote rights, equity, and justice.
My interview with NPR: n.pr/3VE54wr
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Our statement in response to reporting that the Trump Administration is directing investigations without evidence into our operations.
September 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Our statement in response to reporting that the Trump Administration is directing investigations without evidence into our operations.
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We have to learn from these successes, to interrogate the obstacles, and to push forward with models that work for people, not just for markets or narrow interests, explains @open-society.bsky.social President @nowrojeeosf.bsky.social in her opening remarks at Climate Week NYC. bit.ly/4p94eoV
September 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We have to learn from these successes, to interrogate the obstacles, and to push forward with models that work for people, not just for markets or narrow interests, explains @open-society.bsky.social President @nowrojeeosf.bsky.social in her opening remarks at Climate Week NYC. bit.ly/4p94eoV
At #UNGA80, I joined the side event “From Ezulwini to an Equitable World Order.” 80 years since the UN’s founding, Africa still has no permanent seat on the Security Council.
September 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
At #UNGA80, I joined the side event “From Ezulwini to an Equitable World Order.” 80 years since the UN’s founding, Africa still has no permanent seat on the Security Council.
Looking forward to the discussion on Global South leadership in ensuring an inclusive green development agenda.
@open-society.bsky.social President Binaifer Nowrojee will open our upcoming event, The Green Development Agenda, setting the stage for world leaders and experts to discuss how new thinking can drive green development. Register today: bit.ly/4p94eoV #PSEvents #ClimateWeekNYC
September 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Looking forward to the discussion on Global South leadership in ensuring an inclusive green development agenda.
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Attempts to silence speech undermine our democracy and harm all Americans. We’ve signed a letter with 120+ organizations to stand for this fundamental freedom: osf.to/FundamentalF...
September 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Attempts to silence speech undermine our democracy and harm all Americans. We’ve signed a letter with 120+ organizations to stand for this fundamental freedom: osf.to/FundamentalF...
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The Open Society Foundations have unequivocally condemned the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. Our thoughts are with his family and all who are mourning his loss.
A free and open society depends on people being able to express their views without fear of violence.
A free and open society depends on people being able to express their views without fear of violence.
September 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Open Society Foundations have unequivocally condemned the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. Our thoughts are with his family and all who are mourning his loss.
A free and open society depends on people being able to express their views without fear of violence.
A free and open society depends on people being able to express their views without fear of violence.
Women’s leadership can deliver meaningful change. Women are at the heart of many liberation movements, as I emphasized in my recent lecture in Mexico City: osf.to/4n7sZA2
August 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Women’s leadership can deliver meaningful change. Women are at the heart of many liberation movements, as I emphasized in my recent lecture in Mexico City: osf.to/4n7sZA2
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Today we’re launching a series of initiatives to promote social and economic well-being in Latin America by focusing on people’s real needs: access to services, care, a healthy environment, quality jobs, and security.
August 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Today we’re launching a series of initiatives to promote social and economic well-being in Latin America by focusing on people’s real needs: access to services, care, a healthy environment, quality jobs, and security.
“Palestinians are being intentionally starved to death. Although signs of the coming horrors were clear within months of the war’s onset, many governments averted their eyes. Now, they are failing in their duty to prevent and stop a genocide.”
Starvation in Gaza and Our Global Shame
Binaifer Nowrojee sees ample evidence that the country is committing the most serious of crimes in Gaza.
www.project-syndicate.org
August 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“Palestinians are being intentionally starved to death. Although signs of the coming horrors were clear within months of the war’s onset, many governments averted their eyes. Now, they are failing in their duty to prevent and stop a genocide.”
We at @open-society.bsky.social have always invested in young people in Africa. Our roots go back 45 years to the height of apartheid in South Africa, when our founder, George Soros, undertook his first major act of philanthropy by funding scholarships at the University of Cape Town.
August 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
We at @open-society.bsky.social have always invested in young people in Africa. Our roots go back 45 years to the height of apartheid in South Africa, when our founder, George Soros, undertook his first major act of philanthropy by funding scholarships at the University of Cape Town.
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Happy 95th birthday to George Soros, the founder of the Open Society Foundations!
August 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Happy 95th birthday to George Soros, the founder of the Open Society Foundations!
I’m back from Mexico City where I had the pleasure meeting with a wide range of civil society partners, government officials, policymakers, grantees, and @open-society.bsky.social staff.
August 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I’m back from Mexico City where I had the pleasure meeting with a wide range of civil society partners, government officials, policymakers, grantees, and @open-society.bsky.social staff.
We just concluded a great visit to Ghana and Senegal, where we had the privilege of meeting with Presidents John Dramani Mahama and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, alongside civil society leaders, youth organizers and entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
July 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We just concluded a great visit to Ghana and Senegal, where we had the privilege of meeting with Presidents John Dramani Mahama and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, alongside civil society leaders, youth organizers and entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
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Today we announce three multiyear programs in Africa to advance civic engagement, economic prosperity, and peacebuilding.
July 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Today we announce three multiyear programs in Africa to advance civic engagement, economic prosperity, and peacebuilding.
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Nonprofits do critical work across the country. Some members of Congress are attacking them simply because they disagree. It’s wrong. And an attempt to curtail their work. We stand with 600+ groups supporting those unfairly targeted. www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/07.16.25...
Press Release | State Democracy Defenders Fund
www.democracydefendersfund.org
July 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Nonprofits do critical work across the country. Some members of Congress are attacking them simply because they disagree. It’s wrong. And an attempt to curtail their work. We stand with 600+ groups supporting those unfairly targeted. www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/07.16.25...
Congratulations to the new Open Society Fellows!
We’re in a moment when we need new, bold ideas to address the many challenges that face us.
Based across seven major cities, the fellows will help shape crucial global conversations on questions of rights, equity, and justice.
We’re in a moment when we need new, bold ideas to address the many challenges that face us.
Based across seven major cities, the fellows will help shape crucial global conversations on questions of rights, equity, and justice.
Congratulations to the 2025 Open Society Fellows!
The fellows are a group of 31 public intellectuals from seven global cities who will help shape global conversations on the most pressing issues of our time:
Beirut
Buenos Aires
Colombo
Dar es Salaam
Jakarta
Lagos
Taipei
The fellows are a group of 31 public intellectuals from seven global cities who will help shape global conversations on the most pressing issues of our time:
Beirut
Buenos Aires
Colombo
Dar es Salaam
Jakarta
Lagos
Taipei
July 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Congratulations to the new Open Society Fellows!
We’re in a moment when we need new, bold ideas to address the many challenges that face us.
Based across seven major cities, the fellows will help shape crucial global conversations on questions of rights, equity, and justice.
We’re in a moment when we need new, bold ideas to address the many challenges that face us.
Based across seven major cities, the fellows will help shape crucial global conversations on questions of rights, equity, and justice.
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Open Society Foundations President Binaifer Nowrojee joins Raj Kumar on stage for a podcast interview on the sidelines of the International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla.
Reimagining a more just and equitable global system
Reimagining a more just and equitable global system
www.devex.com
July 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Open Society Foundations President Binaifer Nowrojee joins Raj Kumar on stage for a podcast interview on the sidelines of the International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla.
We need a new, just, and equitable international order that creates possibilities for all countries to meet their potential. I was delighted André Corrêa do Lago, Shari Spiegel, and Thani Mohamed-Soilihi joined me to discuss this and more at @glblctzn.bsky.social NOW in Sevilla, Spain before #FfD4.
June 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We need a new, just, and equitable international order that creates possibilities for all countries to meet their potential. I was delighted André Corrêa do Lago, Shari Spiegel, and Thani Mohamed-Soilihi joined me to discuss this and more at @glblctzn.bsky.social NOW in Sevilla, Spain before #FfD4.
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The U.S. government is escalating its authoritarian attacks against civil society—the living, breathing network of people and organizations working to improve our communities, writes our Laleh Ispahani and @interfaithalliance.org’s Paul Raushenbush.
By Targeting NGOs, Trump and His Allies Take Aim at Civil Society | Opinion
As the voice of authoritarianism grows louder, we must join one another in support of the basic promise of democracy: that we can determine our own future, together.
www.newsweek.com
June 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The U.S. government is escalating its authoritarian attacks against civil society—the living, breathing network of people and organizations working to improve our communities, writes our Laleh Ispahani and @interfaithalliance.org’s Paul Raushenbush.
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“We must defend civil society against authoritarian actions, even as we press for a fuller, more resilient, and more effective democracy and society. This is not about ideology, but rather the bedrock of our democracy.”
June 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
“We must defend civil society against authoritarian actions, even as we press for a fuller, more resilient, and more effective democracy and society. This is not about ideology, but rather the bedrock of our democracy.”