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Documentary Photography Project Announces Moving Walls 18 Photographers
August 4, 2010
Seven photographers have been selected for this Open Society Institute exhibition, which features in-depth and nuanced explorations of human rights and social issues.

Open Society Foundations Partner with Federal Government to Drive Innovation and Opportunity Combating Poverty in Communities Nationwide
Press Release
July 22, 2010
The Open Society Foundations pledged $5.5 million to three nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities and spur economic growth.

Performing Arts in New York City to Receive $11 Million in Grant Money to Offset Recession’s Impact
Press Release
July 21, 2010
New York City arts organizations hit hard by the financial crisis will receive $11 million from the Open Society Foundations.

Groundbreaking Decision on Statelessness in Europe
July 16, 2010
The European Court of Human Rights acknowledged the need to avoid making people stateless in its decision on Kuric and Others v. Slovenia.

Solve Kashmir First
OSI-New York
June 30, 2010
video VIDEO   slideshow AUDIO
Basharat Peer, Pankaj Mishra, and other distinguished panelists discuss the origins of the Kashmir crisis and its hidden role in other regional conflicts.

EU Must Fix Flawed Criminal Justice Systems
Press Release
June 24, 2010
Many people suspected or accused of crimes across Europe are unaware of their rights and routinely prevented from mounting an effective defense, according to an Open Society Justice Initiative report.

CIA Rendition Case Reaches Top European Court
Press Release
June 14, 2010
The European Court of Human Rights will consider the case of a German citizen who was kidnapped and beaten in connection with the CIA’s extraordinary rendition program, the Open Society Justice Initiative revealed today.

Open Society Foundations Join Social Innovation Fund to Strengthen Communities and Spur Economic Growth
Press Release
May 27, 2010
As part of an effort to fight poverty in the United States, the Open Society Foundations announced a $10 million partnership with the federal government to support at-risk youth and increase economic opportunities in low-income communities.

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An Oprah Moment in Afghanistan?
Mike Amitay
August 6, 2010
blog BLOG  
Can the proliferation of media in Afghanistan mitigate fears that political leaders are increasingly inclined to compromise women's freedoms for the sake of political deals?

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Communities of Color Taking on Green: The Movement and the Money
OSI-New York
August 12, 2010
This Open Society Foundations event looks at how people of color are leading the fight to stop the global climate crisis and create opportunities for economic, environmental, and community sustainability.

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Moving Walls 17
slideshow SLIDESHOW  
The documentary photographs in this OSI exhibition show how power can be used as an impediment to transparency, a mechanism for social control, and a tool for oppression, while also acknowledging the strength and defiance of people who suffer as a result.

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That Someone Guilty Be Punished: The Impact of the ICTY in Bosnia
July 2010
This book examines the impact of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in Bosnia and includes lessons to improve future efforts to provide justice for survivors of atrocious crimes.

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