Open Society Foundations
@open-society.bsky.social
We work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable to their people.
Our website: https://osf.to
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Our website: https://osf.to
Community guidelines: http://osf.to/CG
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For over 40 years, George Soros has been the leading private supporter of Europe’s Roma—its largest and most excluded ethnic minority. Through Open Society, he has championed Roma civil society, enabling Roma leaders to fight for equal opportunity and challenge deep-rooted discrimination.
In Latin America and the Caribbean, the deadliest region for environmental defenders, the Escazú Agreement protects defenders on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Escazú is the first international agreement to contain specific points on the protection of environmental human rights defenders.
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
In Latin America and the Caribbean, the deadliest region for environmental defenders, the Escazú Agreement protects defenders on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Escazú is the first international agreement to contain specific points on the protection of environmental human rights defenders.
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We owe our fundamental freedoms to human rights defenders.
I recently spoke @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social about the important work of protecting them, and standing by them as they don’t just defend rights but also advance them.
I recently spoke @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social about the important work of protecting them, and standing by them as they don’t just defend rights but also advance them.
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
We owe our fundamental freedoms to human rights defenders.
I recently spoke @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social about the important work of protecting them, and standing by them as they don’t just defend rights but also advance them.
I recently spoke @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social about the important work of protecting them, and standing by them as they don’t just defend rights but also advance them.
Climate action must be anchored in dignity and harmony with nature, drawing from Indigenous ideas that emphasize collective care for people and planet.
At COP30, Open Society announced support for Latin America’s environmental defenders and a greener, fairer economy where rights are protected.
At COP30, Open Society announced support for Latin America’s environmental defenders and a greener, fairer economy where rights are protected.
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Climate action must be anchored in dignity and harmony with nature, drawing from Indigenous ideas that emphasize collective care for people and planet.
At COP30, Open Society announced support for Latin America’s environmental defenders and a greener, fairer economy where rights are protected.
At COP30, Open Society announced support for Latin America’s environmental defenders and a greener, fairer economy where rights are protected.
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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.
For over 40 years, George Soros has been the leading private supporter of Europe’s Roma—its largest and most excluded ethnic minority. Through Open Society, he has championed Roma civil society, enabling Roma leaders to fight for equal opportunity and challenge deep-rooted discrimination.
October 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
For over 40 years, George Soros has been the leading private supporter of Europe’s Roma—its largest and most excluded ethnic minority. Through Open Society, he has championed Roma civil society, enabling Roma leaders to fight for equal opportunity and challenge deep-rooted discrimination.
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 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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⬇️
Congratulations to our founder George Soros on receiving the European Civil Rights Prize of the Sinti and Roma in recognition of his decades-long commitment to advancing the rights, dignity, and empowerment of Roma communities across Europe.
October 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Congratulations to our founder George Soros on receiving the European Civil Rights Prize of the Sinti and Roma in recognition of his decades-long commitment to advancing the rights, dignity, and empowerment of Roma communities across Europe.
Investments in harm reduction programs, like naloxone distribution, syringe services, opioid use disorder medications, and housing-first programs, have driven down overdose deaths in the U.S. in recent years. Yet, we risk losing this progress because of politics.
October 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Investments in harm reduction programs, like naloxone distribution, syringe services, opioid use disorder medications, and housing-first programs, have driven down overdose deaths in the U.S. in recent years. Yet, we risk losing this progress because of politics.
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Next week, Devex and @open-society.bsky.social will spotlight conversations on how civil society is leveraging global financial institutions to drive transparency and accountability — from Kenya and beyond.
Be part of this two-part high-level event. Register now 👇
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Be part of this two-part high-level event. Register now 👇
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October 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Next week, Devex and @open-society.bsky.social will spotlight conversations on how civil society is leveraging global financial institutions to drive transparency and accountability — from Kenya and beyond.
Be part of this two-part high-level event. Register now 👇
dvx.cm/WBGMeetings
Be part of this two-part high-level event. Register now 👇
dvx.cm/WBGMeetings
The green transition can be a vital catalyst for greater equity and prosperity, while protecting the planet. But only if we change from an extractive model to one that provides shared prosperity. Our director @laurabdecarvalho.bsky.social explains: osf.to/46N1t5z
Forging New Paths to Green Development for the Global South
With climate disasters becoming more frequent and economic insecurity fueling unrest, the green transition can be a vital catalyst for countries to become more equal and prosperous, while protecting t...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The green transition can be a vital catalyst for greater equity and prosperity, while protecting the planet. But only if we change from an extractive model to one that provides shared prosperity. Our director @laurabdecarvalho.bsky.social explains: osf.to/46N1t5z
We believe a free and open society depends on people being able to express their views without fear of violence. Our work protects constitutional rights, including free speech and the freedom to peaceful protest.
October 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We believe a free and open society depends on people being able to express their views without fear of violence. Our work protects constitutional rights, including free speech and the freedom to peaceful protest.
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.
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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/
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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.
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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
World leaders came together in NY for UNGA80 at a pivotal moment of waning global commitment to multilateralism.
It is time to rethink the multilateral system—and reimagine one that adequately protects civilians, upholds human rights, and is grounded in justice, equity, and accountability.
It is time to rethink the multilateral system—and reimagine one that adequately protects civilians, upholds human rights, and is grounded in justice, equity, and accountability.
September 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
World leaders came together in NY for UNGA80 at a pivotal moment of waning global commitment to multilateralism.
It is time to rethink the multilateral system—and reimagine one that adequately protects civilians, upholds human rights, and is grounded in justice, equity, and accountability.
It is time to rethink the multilateral system—and reimagine one that adequately protects civilians, upholds human rights, and is grounded in justice, equity, and accountability.
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
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@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 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
@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
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...
“Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, a talented director, and a voice of conscience. He gave us many memorable films over the past half century and then helped others to use the power of the screen to expose injustice and tell the stories of those resisting it.” —George Soros
September 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
“Robert Redford was a celebrated actor, a talented director, and a voice of conscience. He gave us many memorable films over the past half century and then helped others to use the power of the screen to expose injustice and tell the stories of those resisting it.” —George Soros
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.
Democracy is vital for economic justice and for a system that ensures fair outcomes by empowering those typically marginalized and vulnerable. A new report, launched today on International Day of Democracy, unpacks the relationship between democracy and economic justice in Africa: osf.to/4maYJmJ
September 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Democracy is vital for economic justice and for a system that ensures fair outcomes by empowering those typically marginalized and vulnerable. A new report, launched today on International Day of Democracy, unpacks the relationship between democracy and economic justice in Africa: osf.to/4maYJmJ
Open Society Fellow Anwuli Ojogwu's fellowship is focused on how migration, democratic decline, and intellectual apathy are reshaping literary expression across Africa. As part of her research, she recently traveled to Kenya and Uganda.
September 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Open Society Fellow Anwuli Ojogwu's fellowship is focused on how migration, democratic decline, and intellectual apathy are reshaping literary expression across Africa. As part of her research, she recently traveled to Kenya and Uganda.
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Thanks to @idpc.net @inpud.bsky.social & @harmreductionintl.bsky.social for leading on the letter in support of #harmreduction to World Health Organization. Signed by 177 civil society & community-led orgs from across the 🌏, it shows we need WHO leadership more than ever
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Urgent call for continued WHO leadership on harm reduction for people who use drugs – Open letter to the WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Civil society urges WHO to sustain leadership on harm reduction, resist funding cuts, and ensure meaningful community involvement.
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September 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thanks to @idpc.net @inpud.bsky.social & @harmreductionintl.bsky.social for leading on the letter in support of #harmreduction to World Health Organization. Signed by 177 civil society & community-led orgs from across the 🌏, it shows we need WHO leadership more than ever
idpc.net/news/2025/09...
idpc.net/news/2025/09...
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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
The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros and chaired by Alex Soros, do not support or fund violent protests. Allegations to the contrary are false, and the threats against our founder and chair are outrageous.
August 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros and chaired by Alex Soros, do not support or fund violent protests. Allegations to the contrary are false, and the threats against our founder and chair are outrageous.