Soros and Open Society Foundations Give $100 Million to Human Rights Watch
September 7, 2010
The grant will be used to expand Human Rights Watch's global presence to enhance the protection and promotion of human rights around the world.

Online Fundraising Campaign Aims to Energize Public Giving to New Orleans Five Years after Katrina
Press Release
August 27, 2010
Today, MoveOn and ColorOfChange.org appealed to their members to contribute to 18 local organizations leading long-term recovery efforts in New Orleans. The Open Society Foundations will match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000.

George Soros Urges France to Stop the Mass Expulsion of Roma
Press Release
August 24, 2010
Open Society Foundations chairman George Soros issued an open letter to European leaders condemning the deportation of Roma in France.

George Soros to Boost Civil Society Response in Flood Affected Areas of Pakistan
Press Release
August 17, 2010
In response to unprecedented devastation and human suffering caused by the flooding in Pakistan, the Open Society Foundations today announced it would give an additional $5 million to its foundation there to respond to the humanitarian crisis.

Open Society Foundations Statement on the Disclosure of Documents by Wikileaks
Press Release
August 13, 2010
The Open Society Foundations have not taken a position on the disclosure of documents by Wikileaks. We address only one issue raised by the disclosures because it directly affects one of our main concerns in Afghanistan where we have established a foundation to promote a transition to a more open society.

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.

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Uncertain Future: The 2011 Elections in Nigeria
Sarah Pray
September 13, 2010
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The upcoming presidential elections in Nigeria mark a critical turning point for the country following a tumultuous few years. Salihu Lukman of the Good Governance Group in Nigeria shares his thoughts on the need for free, fair, and credible elections.

Open Society Stories 2009
March 2010
This brochure highlights recent Open Society Institute activities, including supporting public health reform, advocating for fair distribution of natural resource riches, and improving the lives of Roma, immigrants, Muslims, and the developmentally disabled.

Soros Foundations Network 2008 Annual Report
This report highlights Open Society Institute activities and achievements, with a special focus on work to address discrimination against minorities in a variety of countries.

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