We are committed to climate action that is rooted in justice, inclusivity, and human rights. This is an opportunity for global cooperation, with leadership from the Global South. We need shared purpose and collaboration to reimagine development so it benefits people and planet.

I’m deeply grateful to The Africa Report for taking the time to tell my story—and highlight what’s ahead for the Open Society Foundations in a moment that’s both volatile but full of possibility. www.theafricareport.com/394776/binai...

The convergence of #UN80, #Ezulwini at 20, & the AU’s Year of Justice makes 2025 a decisive moment for solidarity & partnership to advance equitable, inclusive, and representative multilateral order that delivers power, peace, prosperity, & reparations for Africa and for people of African descent.

The Ezulwini Consensus (2005) sets out Africa’s united demand: 2 permanent seats with veto power and 5 non-permanent seats—a demand for recognition of Africa’s sovereignty and voice in global governance.

Africa has 54 UN member states and nearly 30% of the world’s population. Nearly half of the Security Council’s agenda concerns Africa. This imbalance in representation is not technical. It is structural. It is historical.

Open Society’s work centers long marginalized and excluded communities that bear great consequences for systemic crises. In many of these communities, women and youth are key drivers of change. We’re proud to partner with and support these movements so that all people can thrive in an open society.

Women’s leadership is driven from the ground up, from women on the frontlines of change in local communities to the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico's first woman president. The same day she took office, I was proud to become the first woman ever to lead @open-society.bsky.social.

Women bring unique experiences to policymaking, creating greater political inclusivity, placing stronger protection for human rights, and improving overall economic performance.

One where the local leads to change at national, regional, and, ultimately, global level. And one where Africa asserts its place in the world as a continent of leadership, innovation, and ideas, forging new paths, discarding outdated systems, and redefining its future.

Our work in Africa does not exist in isolation. It is a key part of broader efforts, globally, to help build a more just, inclusive, equitable, and peaceful world.

At a time when many funders are retreating from Africa, we are reaffirming our commitment. As I write in an essay for The Mail & Guardian, this work is African-led and born of African realities: mg.co.za/article/2025...