At Open Society At Open Society is a video series of the Open Society Foundations highlighting the people and ideas that are inspiring our work—and changing the world. Open Society Foundations https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org At Open Society is a video series highlighting the people and ideas that are inspiring our work—and changing the world. Brought to you by the Open Society Foundations, working to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. At Open Society is a video series highlighting the people and ideas that are inspiring our work—and changing the world. en-us © 2019 Open Society Foundations Open Society Foundations contact@opensocietyfoundations.org (Open Society Foundations) open society, OSF, reform, foundation, policy, nonprofit, education, international, health, rights, soros no Ensuring Legal Access for Palestinians Open Society Foundations Munir Nuseibah, director of Al-Quds University’s Community Action Center, explains how a scholarship helped him become a more effective human rights advocate—and inspired him to ensure other Palestinians have the same opportunity. (Published: January 4, 2019) Munir Nuseibah, director of Al-Quds University’s Community Action Center, explains how a scholarship helped him become a more effective human rights advocate—and inspired him to ensure other Palestinians have the same opportunity. (Published: January 4, 2019)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/supporting-next-generation-palestinian-human-rights-advocates Fri, 04 Jan 2019 09:00:00 EDT 03:32 Al-Quds University, Munir Nuseibah, Palestinians, rule of law, Community Action Center, human rights, Palestine The Intersex Human Rights Fund’s Vital Work Open Society Foundations Intersex Human Rights Fund’s Ruth Baldacchino explains how, in the face of prejudice, discrimination, and abuse, intersex people are speaking up for themselves and defending their rights. (Published: November 30, 2018) Intersex Human Rights Fund’s Ruth Baldacchino explains how, in the face of prejudice, discrimination, and abuse, intersex people are speaking up for themselves and defending their rights. (Published: November 30, 2018)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/growing-movement-intersex-rights Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:30:00 EDT 02:50 Ruth Baldacchino, Intersex Human Rights Fund, LGBTI, intersex rights Making Accountability Count Open Society Foundations Blair Glencorse, founder and executive director of Acountability Lab, explains how his organization is working to build a healthy civil society where powerful people are answerable to their communities. (Published: August 31, 2018) Blair Glencorse, founder and executive director of Acountability Lab, explains how his organization is working to build a healthy civil society where powerful people are answerable to their communities. (Published: August 31, 2018)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/what-accountability-really-means Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:00:00 EDT 02:31 Blair Glencorse, Accountability Lab, civil society, An Early Investment in Syrian Refugee Children Open Society Foundations Sherrie Westin of the Sesame Workshop discusses a partnership with the International Rescue Committee, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Open Society Foundations to support early childhood development for Syrian refugee children. (Published: August 3, 2018) Sherrie Westin of the Sesame Workshop discusses a partnership with the International Rescue Committee, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Open Society Foundations to support early childhood development for Syrian refugee children. (Published: August 3, 2018)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/brighter-future-refugee-kids-through-learning-and-laughter Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:00:00 EDT 02:59 Sherrie Westin, Sesame Street, International Rescue Committee, MacArthur Foundation, Syria, refugees, children, Syrian, childhood development A Brazil Where All Lives Are Respected Open Society Foundations Douglas Belchior, one of the founders of the antidiscrimination group UNEafro, explains why reform in Brazil is so needed—and offers a vision of a better Brazilian future. (Published: April 6, 2018) Douglas Belchior, one of the founders of the antidiscrimination group UNEafro, explains why reform in Brazil is so needed—and offers a vision of a better Brazilian future. (Published: April 6, 2018)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/building-better-brazil Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:00:00 EDT 02:42 Douglas Belchior, antidiscrimination, Brazil, favela, UNEafro Putting Maré on the Map Open Society Foundations Maira Gabriel Anhorn discusses how the local development association Redes de Maré is helping the residents of Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela fight for their rights. (Published: December 1, 2017) Maira Gabriel Anhorn discusses how the local development association Redes de Maré is helping the residents of Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela fight for their rights. (Published: December 1, 2017)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/putting-rio-de-janeiro-s-mar-map Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:00:00 EDT 02:43 Redes de Maré, Maira Gabriel Anhorn, favela, Rio de Janeiro, Maré Intersex Children Don’t Need to Be “Fixed” Open Society Foundations For too long, intersex people have lived under the weight of social stigma and personal shame. Kimberly Zieselman, director of the advocacy group interACT, explains why that dynamic is finally coming to an end. (Published: November 3, 2017) For too long, intersex people have lived under the weight of social stigma and personal shame. Kimberly Zieselman, director of the advocacy group interACT, explains why that dynamic is finally coming to an end. (Published: November 3, 2017)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/intersex-children-don-t-need-fixing Fri, 03 Nov 2017 10:00:00 EDT 02:34 interACT, intersex, Kimberly Zieselman When Theater Is a Crime Open Society Foundations The Belarus Free Theatre has long been a monument to democracy and human rights—and the target of one of the world’s worst dictatorships. Cofounder Natalia Kaliada explains why, despite the persecution, the show goes on. (Published: October 23, 2017) The Belarus Free Theatre has long been a monument to democracy and human rights—and the target of one of the world’s worst dictatorships. Cofounder Natalia Kaliada explains why, despite the persecution, the show goes on. (Published: November 3, 2017)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/theater-challenging-one-world-s-most-repressive-governments Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:00:00 EDT 03:21 Belarus Free Theatre, Belarus, Natalia Kaliada A New and Better Model for Funding Trans Activists Open Society Foundations Trans activists around the world are fighting for their rights, but a critical shortage of funding stands in their way. Broden Giambrone, director of International Trans Fund, explains how a new participatory initiative brings resources to grassroots activists for trans people’s rights. (Published: August 4, 2017) Trans activists around the world are fighting for their rights, but a critical shortage of funding stands in their way. Broden Giambrone, director of International Trans Fund, explains how a new participatory initiative brings resources to grassroots activists for trans people’s rights. (Published: August 4, 2017)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/giving-trans-activism-support-it-deserves Fri, 04 Aug 2017 10:00:00 EDT 03:11 Broden Giambrone, International Trans Fund, trans rights, LGBTQ How Reproductive Justice Serves as a Model for Progressive Organizing Open Society Foundations Groundswell Fund’s Naa Hammond explains why reproductive justice is about more than just reproductive rights—it also means addressing race, class, sexuality, and identity. (Published: July 7, 2017) Groundswell Fund’s Naa Hammond explains why reproductive justice is about more than just reproductive rights—it also means addressing race, class, sexuality, and identity. (Published: July 7, 2017)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/how-reproductive-justice-serves-model-progressive-organizing Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:00:00 EDT 03:21 Naa Hammond, Groundswell Fund, reproductive rights Taiwan on the Brink of Marriage Equality Open Society Foundations After a decade-long campaign, Taiwan is on the verge of becoming the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Jennifer Lu, research fellow at the Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association, discusses how her organization is leading the push to make marriage equality a reality in Taiwan. (Published: June 2, 2017) After a decade-long campaign, Taiwan is on the verge of becoming the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Jennifer Lu, a research fellow at the Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association, discusses how her organization is leading the push to make marriage equality a reality in Taiwan. (Published: June 2, 2017)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/push-marriage-equality-taiwan Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:00:00 EDT 03:48 Jennifer Lu, Tawain, LGBTI, same-sex marriage, marriage equality, Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association Busting the Drug Addiction Myth Open Society Foundations Dr. Carl Hart has spent his career studying the effects of drugs on the human brain. The science shows us that a fear-based approach to fighting addiction is misleading and often harmful. (Published: April 7, 2017) Dr. Carl Hart has spent his career studying the effects of drugs on the human brain. The science shows us that a fear-based approach to fighting addiction is misleading and often harmful. (Published: April 7, 2017)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/busting-drug-addiction-myth Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:00:00 EDT 02:39 Carl Hart, health, United States, harm reduction, war on drugs, drug addiction Life in a Quantified Society Open Society Foundations Big data is being used to make decisions about virtually every aspect of our lives, affecting people’s access to credit, housing, jobs, and more. Julia Angwin, a journalist at Pro Publica, discusses big data, how it can be tainted, and how seeking accountability can be an insurmountable task when the data is incorrect. (Published: January 6, 2017) Big data is being used to make decisions about virtually every aspect of our lives, affecting people’s access to credit, housing, jobs, and more. Julia Angwin, a journalist at Pro Publica, discusses big data, how it can be tainted, and how seeking accountability can be an insurmountable task when the data is incorrect. (Published: January 6, 2017)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/explainers/life-quantified-society Fri, 06 Jan 2017 10:00:00 EDT 03:59 Julia Angwin, big data, Pro Publica, journalism, investigative journalism Protecting Death Row’s Most Vulnerable in Pakistan Open Society Foundations Executions in Pakistan are surging, and an estimated 60 percent of death row inmates are innocent. Sarah Belal, founder and director of Justice Project Pakistan, talks about nontraditional forms of advocacy, and how educating the public on the realities of capital punishment can lead to lasting change. (Published: December 14, 2016) Executions in Pakistan are surging, and an estimated 60 percent of death row inmates are innocent. Sarah Belal, founder and director of Justice Project Pakistan, talks about nontraditional forms of advocacy, and how educating the public on the realities of capital punishment can lead to lasting change. (Published: December 14, 2016)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/executions-surge-pakistan-one-group-works-protect-death-row-s-most-vulnerable Fri, 16 Dec 2016 10:00:00 EDT 04:04 Sarah Belal, Justice Project Pakistan, Pakistan, criminal justice, death penalty, capital punishment The Problem with Criminalizing Sex Workers’ Clients Open Society Foundations There’s a growing trend among countries to make it a crime to purchase sex work, but not to sell it, effectively criminalizing the client but not the sex worker. Kate McGrew, coordinator at Sex Workers Alliance Ireland, explains why that’s not the solution sex workers really need. (Published: November 9, 2016) There’s a growing trend among countries to make it a crime to purchase sex work, but not to sell it, effectively criminalizing the client but not the sex worker. Kate McGrew, coordinator at Sex Workers Alliance Ireland, explains why that’s not the solution sex workers really need. (Published: November 9, 2016)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/problem-criminalizing-sex-workers-clients Fri, 11 Nov 2016 10:00:00 EDT 03:01 Kate McGrew, Sex Workers Alliance Ireland, sex work, decriminalization, women, Swedish model Subverting the Media to Boost Support for LGBTI Rights Open Society Foundations In a country where LGBTI individuals remain a persecuted minority, activist Mima Simić believes that by countering media messaging, advocates can influence public opinion and make Croatia a more hospitable environment for all. (Published: June 1, 2016) In a country where LGBTI individuals remain a persecuted minority, activist Mima Simić believes that by countering media messaging, advocates can influence public opinion and make Croatia a more hospitable environment for all. (Published: June 1, 2016)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/subverting-media-boost-support-lgbti-rights Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:00:00 EDT 03:11 Mima Simić, Croatia, LGBTI, gay rights, activism, gender rights, trans rights Brazil Can Fight the Zika Virus with Better Public Policy Open Society Foundations In Brazil, where abortion is illegal, the mosquito-borne Zika virus is raising anew the issue of reproductive rights and the health consequences of politicized public policy. Debora Diniz, founder of Anis—Institute of Bioethics, is working to redress some of the disparate impacts of the disease. (Published: April 6, 2016) In Brazil, where abortion is illegal, the mosquito-borne Zika virus is raising anew the issue of reproductive rights and the health consequences of politicized public policy. Debora Diniz, founder of Anis—Institute of Bioethics, is working to redress some of the disparate impacts of the disease. (Published: April 6, 2016)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/brazil-can-fight-zika-virus-better-public-policy Fri, 06 May 2016 10:00:00 EDT 03:44 Debora Diniz, Brazil, reproductive rights, Zika, women, abortion Vancouver Has Pioneered a People-First Approach to Drug Issues Open Society Foundations At the city’s Insite facility, people who use drugs can self-inject in a safe, supervised environment using clean equipment. And it’s the only place in all of North America where they can do so legally. Liz Evans, founder of PHS Community Services Society, explains why. (Published: March 15, 2016) At the city’s Insite facility, people who use drugs can self-inject in a safe, supervised environment using clean equipment. And it’s the only place in all of North America where they can do so legally. Liz Evans, founder of PHS Community Services Society, explains why. (Published: March 15, 2016)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/vancouver-has-pioneered-people-first-approach-drug-issues Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:00:00 EDT 03:08 Liz Evans, Insite, harm reduction, Vancouver, drugs, injection, needle exchange To Reduce Its Homicide Rate, Latin America Must “Denormalize” Violence Open Society Foundations Home to nearly one-third of the world’s homicides, Central and South America have become desensitized to violence. Refocusing public perception could help solve the problem. Antanas Mockus, the former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, explains how. (Published: March 4, 2016) Home to nearly one-third of the world’s homicides, Central and South America have become desensitized to violence. Refocusing public perception could help solve the problem. Antanas Mockus, the former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, explains how. (Published: March 4, 2016)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/reduce-its-homicide-rate-latin-america-must-denormalize-violence Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:00:00 EDT 03:36 Antanas Mockus, Colombia, Latin America, violence, homicide, violent crime Israeli Soldiers Break Their Silence on the Gaza Conflict Open Society Foundations A group of veterans who fought in the Palestinian Territories are testifying about what they did with the goal of making Israeli society face up to its military’s actions. (Published: July 06, 2015) A group of veterans who fought in the Palestinian Territories are testifying about what they did with the goal of making Israeli society face up to its military’s actions. (Published: July 06, 2015)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/israeli-soldiers-break-their-silence-gaza-conflict Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:00:00 EDT 02:45 Avner Gvaryahu, Breaking the Silence, Israel, Palestine, Occupied Territories, conflict How Drug Companies and Bad Patents Put Lives at Risk Open Society Foundations By exploiting the patent system, Big Pharma makes lifesaving medicines unaffordable to many in need. Tahir Amin, co-director of the Initiative for Medicines, Access, and Knowledge, explains how it works, and what his group is doing to stop it. (Published: May 20, 2015) By exploiting the patent system, Big Pharma makes lifesaving medicines unaffordable to many in need. Tahir Amin, co-director of the Initiative for Medicines, Access, and Knowledge, explains how it works, and what his group is doing to stop it. (Published: May 20, 2015)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org//voices/how-drug-companies-and-bad-patents-put-lives-risk Mon, 01 Jun 2015 10:00:00 EDT 02:29 Tahir Amin, patents, drugs, pharmaceuticals, access to medicines, hepatitis C, sofosbuvir Looking Differently at Disability and Decision Making Open Society Foundations Michael Bach of the Institute for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society discusses how “supported decision making” can allow those with disabilities to take back control with the help of their families and communities. (Published: March 26, 2015) Michael Bach of the Institute for Research and Development on Inclusion and Society discusses how “supported decision making” can allow those with disabilities to take back control with the help of their families and communities. (Published: March 26, 2015)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/looking-differently-disability-and-decision-making Fri, 01 May 2015 10:00:00 EDT 03:08 Michael Bach, disability rights, inclusion, legal capacity, supported decision making How California Is Reducing Its Prison Population Open Society Foundations Lenore Anderson of Californians for Safety and Justice reflects on Prop 47 and the hard work still ahead. (Published: March 24, 2015) Lenore Anderson of Californians for Safety and Justice reflects on Prop 47 and the hard work still ahead. (Published: March 24, 2015)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/how-california-reducing-its-prison-population Wed, 01 Apr 2015 10:00:00 EDT 02:48 Lenore Anderson, Californians for Safety and Justice, California, mass incarceration, Prop 47 A Freedom You Can’t Take for Granted Open Society Foundations Why should you care about the right to free expression? Ask someone whose book was banned. (Published: August 28, 2013) Why should you care about the right to free expression? Ask someone whose book was banned. (Published: August 28, 2013)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/freedom-you-can-t-take-granted Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:00:00 EDT 01:18 A.M. Homes, freedom of expression, censorship, literature, PEN American Center Building an Open Burma Through Medical Ethics Open Society Foundations Professor Myaing Myaing Nyunt says that something as simple as teaching doctors and students about consent forms will encourage democratic transition. (Published: December 22, 2014) Professor Myaing Myaing Nyunt says that something as simple as teaching doctors and students about consent forms will encourage democratic transition. (Published: December 22, 2014)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/building-open-burma-through-medical-ethics Thu, 01 Jan 2015 10:00:00 EDT 03:21 Myaing Myaing Nyunt, democracy, Burma, medical ethics, democratic transition Democracy Is More Than Just Holding Elections Open Society Foundations Wouldn’t you like to give those in power a report card? This is what citizen engagement looks like, and it’s possible for all of us, according to John Gaventa, head of the Coady International Institute. (Published: April 11, 2014) Wouldn’t you like to give those in power a report card? This is what citizen engagement looks like, and it’s possible for all of us, according to John Gaventa, head of the Coady International Institute. (Published: April 11, 2014)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/democracy-more-just-holding-elections Mon, 01 Dec 2014 10:00:00 EDT 01:48 John Gaventa, democracy, transparency, elections, Coady Institute How Tunisia Can Be an Example of Good Governance to the Region—and Beyond Open Society Foundations Many consider Tunisia to be the first democratic Arab country in the region. But democracy can’t succeed without the informed efforts of its citizens. That’s where Al-Bawsala, an NGO founded by Amira Yahyaoui, comes in. (Published: November 1, 2014) Many consider Tunisia to be the first democratic Arab country in the region. But democracy can’t succeed without the informed efforts of its citizens. That’s where Al-Bawsala, an NGO founded by Amira Yahyaoui, comes in. (Published: November 1, 2014)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/how-tunisia-can-be-example-good-governance-region-and-beyond Sat, 01 Nov 2014 10:00:00 EDT 02:53 Amira Yahyaoui, Tunisia, revolution, democracy, transparency, Arab Spring A Lesson in Equality 40 Years in the Making Open Society Foundations In South Africa, 75 percent of the country’s young people are in poorly performing and under-resourced schools, perpetuating a system of social and economic inequality. One grassroots movement is working to change this. (Published: September 9, 2014) In South Africa, 75 percent of the country’s young people are in poorly performing and under-resourced schools, perpetuating a system of social and economic inequality. One grassroots movement is working to change this. (Published: September 9, 2014)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/south-africa-lesson-equality-40-years-making Wed, 01 Oct 2014 10:00:00 EDT 02:09 Brad Brockman, education, South Africa, equality, grassroots, democracy, schools A Young Filmmaker Shares His Past to Overcome It Open Society Foundations Richard Memminger was born dependent on crack cocaine; his mother was addicted to drugs. Documentary filmmaking gave him the ability to tell his story—not be defined by it. (Published: January 27, 2014) Richard Memminger was born dependent on crack cocaine; his mother was addicted to drugs. Documentary filmmaking gave him the ability to tell his story—not be defined by it. (Published: January 27, 2014)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/young-filmmaker-shares-his-past-overcome-it Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:00:00 EDT 02:23 Richard Memminger, Downtown Community Television, Dependent, documentary, filmmaker We Can’t Arrest Our Way Out of the Drug Problem Open Society Foundations Sending people to prison for low-level, nonviolent drug offenses doesn’t work. That’s why the Seattle Police Department launched an innovative program that offers treatment instead of jail time. (Published: July 30, 2014) Sending people to prison for low-level, nonviolent drug offenses doesn’t work. That’s why the Seattle Police Department launched an innovative program that offers treatment instead of jail time. (Published: July 30, 2014)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/we-can-t-arrest-our-way-out-drug-problem Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:00:00 EDT 02:23 Jim Pugel, Seattle, police, harm reduction, LEAD program Overcoming Barriers in the Occupied Palestinian Territories Open Society Foundations For many Palestinians, getting to the next town—to go to work, to a hospital, to school—may as well be going to the other side of the moon. Sari Bashi discusses how one Israeli group helps them overcome the barriers. (Published: March 19, 2014) For many Palestinians, getting to the next town—to go to work, to a hospital, to school—may as well be going to the other side of the moon. Sari Bashi discusses how one Israeli group helps them overcome the barriers. (Published: March 19, 2014)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/israeli-group-helps-palestinians-find-freedom Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:00:00 EDT 02:23 Sari Bashi, Palestine, Israel, freedom of movement, Gisha The Tool for Success Every Student Should Have Open Society Foundations Jake Hayman wants to improve your social networks—and he doesn’t mean Facebook and Twitter. He believes every student deserves successful mentors—not just a privileged few. (Published: January 7, 2014) Jake Hayman wants to improve your social networks—and he doesn’t mean Facebook and Twitter. He believes every student deserves successful mentors—not just a privileged few. (Published: January 7, 2014)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/tool-success-every-student-should-have Sun, 01 Jun 2014 10:00:00 EDT 01:46 Jake Hayman, Future First, social networks, students, social mobility Torture: It Can Happen Anywhere Open Society Foundations Torture doesn’t happen only in interrogation rooms. Sometimes it takes place where you might least expect it. Juan Méndez, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, explains. (Published: February 13, 2014) Torture doesn’t happen only in interrogation rooms. Sometimes it takes place where you might least expect it. Juan Méndez, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, explains. (Published: February 13, 2014)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/torture-it-can-happen-anywhere Thu, 01 May 2014 10:00:00 EDT 02:15 Juan Mendez, torture, interrogation, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, justice Why Do People Stereotype Black Men? Ask Your Brain. Open Society Foundations We create stereotypes, quick references, to help us navigate the world, says Alexis McGill Johnson of the American Values Institute. One of those stereotypes is that we equate black men with fear. (Published: September 30, 2013) We create stereotypes, quick references, to help us navigate the world, says Alexis McGill Johnson of the American Values Institute. One of those stereotypes is that we equate black men with fear. (Published: September 30, 2013)

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]]> https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/why-do-people-stereotype-black-men-ask-your-brain Tue, 01 Apr 2014 10:00:00 EDT 02:04 Alexis McGill Johnson, racism, discrimination, black men, Black Male Achievement, stereotypes, American Values Institute, racial fear