Open Society Foundations Welcome Charles Taylor Verdict
April 26, 2012
The guilty verdict in the trial of Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia, at the Special Court for Sierra Leone reinforces the rule of law, both in West Africa and around the world.

Democratic Republic of Congo: Military Reform Urgently Needed
Press Release
April 16, 2012
The international community and Congolese government must urgently agree upon a new deal to reform the Congolese military, according to a report by 13 leading international and Congolese civil society groups.

Statement on George Soros's Visit to Burma
January 4, 2012
Visiting Burma in his capacity as a philanthropist and supporter of open society around the world, Soros met with a range of people involved in the reform process, including President U Thein Sein and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

New Approach to Expanding the School Day Launches Nationally
Press Release
December 15, 2011
Students in Baltimore, New Orleans, and New York City are reaping the benefits of a longer school day and a range of new learning opportunities through a national expanded school day initiative.

Christopher Stone Selected to Lead Open Society Foundations
Press Release
December 7, 2011
The Open Society Foundations today announced the appointment of Christopher Stone as its next president, effective July 2012.

Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green Launch Black Male Achievement Fellowship
Press Release
December 2, 2011
The Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green have established a new fellowship program for individuals dedicated to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys in the United States.