About This Program
The Special Initiatives program was established to develop a set of global grant-giving projects that build upon the Soros network’s strengths in promoting human rights and accountability.
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Right to Information
The OSI Right to Information Fund supports civil society groups that are working to promote the full implementation of laws that guarantee the public’s right to information and ensure access to government records.
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Criminal Justice
The OSI Criminal Justice Fund seeks to strengthen civil society engagement in the protection of the rights of criminal defendants and in confronting the overuse of pretrial detention.
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Disability Rights
The OSI Disability Rights Initiative seeks to address discrimination against people with disabilities and promote their inclusion in society by supporting a rights-based approach to disability.
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Journalism
The OSI Journalism Fund works internationally to support training opportunities for working journalists to understand key issues and learn how to cover them.
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