Open Society Institute: Health http://www.soros.org/issues/health Health International Drug Policy Reform Conference http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/ihrd/events/reform_20090710 The Open Society Institute offers scholarships for this conference, convened by the Drug Policy Alliance to bring together drug policy reformers from around the world. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:33:02 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/ihrd/events/reform_20090710 Institutions Remain Dumping Grounds for Forgotten People http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/mhi/articles_publications/publications/forgotten_20091031 An investigative article supported by the Open Society Institute highlights the appalling human rights abuses that take place on a daily basis in institutions for people with disabilities in Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:17:59 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/mhi/articles_publications/publications/forgotten_20091031 Philanthropist George Soros Gives $5 Million to OSI�Baltimore to Provide Relief from Recession for Baltimore's Most Vulnerable http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore/news/poverty_alleviation_20091019 Philanthropist George Soros is giving $5 million to the Open Society Institute-Baltimore to provide services for thousands of the city's most vulnerable residents who have been particularly hurt by the recession. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:14:18 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore/news/poverty_alleviation_20091019 Women, Harm Reduction, and HIV http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/ihrd/articles_publications/publications/wmhardred20091001 A new report by the Open Society Institute examines women's access to harm reduction, reproductive health, and HIV and AIDS services in the former Soviet Union. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:24:46 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/ihrd/articles_publications/publications/wmhardred20091001 The Effects of Drug User Registration Laws on People's Rights and Health http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/ihrd/articles_publications/publications/drugreg_20091001 In the former Soviet Union, drug user registration laws restrict the civil rights of people accused of using drugs and impede their access to treatment. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:09:01 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/ihrd/articles_publications/publications/drugreg_20091001 Poll Finds Bipartisan Agreement on One Aspect of Health Care Reform: Addiction Treatment http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/poll_20090923 As the debate over health care reform continues on Capitol Hill, a national poll sponsored by the Open Society Institute shows broad, bipartisan support for ensuring that all Americans have access to alcohol and drug addiction treatment. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:06:31 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/poll_20090923 Poll Finds Marylanders Willing to Pay More in Health Care Premiums to Increase Access, Affordability to Addiction Treatment http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore/news/poll_20090923 The Open Society Institute-Baltimore released the results of a local poll that shows broad support for increasing access to alcohol and drug addiction treatment. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:26:01 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore/news/poll_20090923 Endorsers of Ten Reasons to Oppose Criminalization of HIV Exposure or Transmission http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/law/articles_publications/publications/10reasons_20080918/endorsers Human rights and AIDS organizations worldwide have endorsed 10 Reasons to Oppose Criminalization of HIV Exposure or Transmission. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:42:22 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/law/articles_publications/publications/10reasons_20080918/endorsers Closing the Addiction Treatment Gap: Statement on Annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health Data Released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/samhsa_20090910 National data released today confirms that untreated alcohol and drug addiction remains at pandemic levels, with 23 million Americans suffering from the disease, approximately the same number that suffers from type 2 diabetes. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:24:02 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/treatmentgap/news/samhsa_20090910 Central Europe's Misguided War on Drugs http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/articles/article_20090907 Central and Eastern Europe remains stuck in the past when it comes to the humane treatment of drug users, writes Kasia Malinowska-Sempruch, director of the OSI Global Drug Policy program. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:38:10 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/drugpolicy/articles_publications/articles/article_20090907 Shining a Light on a Hidden Epidemic http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/access/articles_publications/publications/hepc_20090821 This OSI report looks at ways to expand hepatitis C treatment in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:36:30 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/access/articles_publications/publications/hepc_20090821 Advocating for the Promotion and Development of Harm Reduction Programs in Lithuania http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/ihrd/articles_publications/publications/hrlithuania_20090820 This OSI-funded report documents how Lithuania became the first country in the former Soviet Union to successfully implement harm reduction programs. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:28:48 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/ihrd/articles_publications/publications/hrlithuania_20090820 2007 Community Fellows: Lessons Learned http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore/news/lessons_20090818 An interactive multimedia presentation highlighting the lessons learned by the Baltimore Community Fellows Class of 2007. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:28:52 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore/news/lessons_20090818 Vietnam Partnership to Advocate for Sexual Rights of People Living with HIV http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/hiv/news/vietnam_20090818 With support from Public Health Watch, the Vietnam Civil Society Partnership Platform on AIDS is training its member organizations to more effectively monitor health services and advocate for the sexual and reproductive rights of people living with HIV. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:57:23 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/hiv/news/vietnam_20090818 South Africa Universities Hold Human Rights Trainings http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/access/news/trainings_20090817 With support from OSI, two South Africa universities held training workshops in May and July 2009, which focused on intellectual property, access to essential medicines, and human rights. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:45:08 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/access/news/trainings_20090817 SMS Pill Check Survey Finds Medicine Stock-Outs Still Plague Africa http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/access/news/sms_20090817 As part of the OSI-supported Stop Stock-Outs campaign, research teams used SMS technology to document shortages in 10 essential medicines in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:48:21 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/access/news/sms_20090817 Women's Inheritance Now! Network Launched in East and Southern Africa http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/law/news/win_20090817 This May marked the official launch of the Legal Network for Women's Inheritance and Property Rights in Eastern and Southern Africa, also known as Women's Inheritance Now! (WIN). Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:08:54 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/law/news/win_20090817 OSI-Baltimore Launches "Talking About Race" Series http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore/news/series_20090813 OSI-Baltimore's yearlong speaker series probes how Americans talk (or do not talk) about race. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:24:27 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore/news/series_20090813 OSI Launches Updated Health and Human Rights Website http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/law/news/guide_20090812 As the health and human rights movement continues to grow, the Open Society Institute has launched a new and improved online resource guide for practitioners and advocates. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:24:20 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/law/news/guide_20090812 Newsflash Azerbaijan: Group Addresses UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/ihrd/news/azcedaw_20090812 Representing more than 20 harm reduction organizations in Azerbaijan, the Alliance for a Healthy Lifestyle submitted a report to the UN documenting human rights violations of sex workers and women who use drugs. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:03:06 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/health/focus/ihrd/news/azcedaw_20090812