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The following OSI initiatives, listed alphabetically, support at least one program or organization active in women issues.

International Policy Fellowships

The International Policy Fellowships Program identifies and supports research by open society leaders in countries throughout the Soros foundations network. more

Middle East & North Africa Initiative

OSI's Middle East & North Africa Initiative operates primarily as a grantmaking program on issues ranging from knowledge and information to women's rights. more

Roma Initiatives

OSI Roma Initiatives focus primarily on improving the social, political, and economic situation of Romani populations in Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans region. more

U.S. Justice Fund

The U.S. Justice Fund is the cornerstone of OSI's strong commitment to reducing the excessive reliance on punishment and incarceration in the United States, and to promoting fair and equal treatment in all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system. more

Women's Program

The International Women’s Program promotes the advancement of women’s human rights, gender equality, and empowerment as an integral part of the process of democratization. more

News & Announcements

OSI Grantee Honored for Courageous Refugee Work
May 2, 2008
Gistam Sakaeva, project officer at the Chechen NGO Reliance, an OSI grantee, was awarded the prestigious Voices of Courage award by the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children. more

OSI Stories: A Struggle Against Illness and Neglect in Swaziland
January 15, 2008
A look at the health consequences of corruption, poor governance, and the abuse of women, as seen through the story of May, an HIV-positive mother. more

Multimedia

OSI Forum: Women in Conflict Zones—Why Are Governments Failing and How Are Women's Rights Movements Responding?
OSI-New York
February 27, 2008
 AUDIO
At this OSI event, panelists discussed their cutting-edge work addressing violence against women in conflict and post-conflict zones, and where they see governments failing.  more

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