Open Society Foundations Voices DRUG POLICY Three Decades of Drug Policy Reform Work Over the past 30 years, Open Society has been the largest philanthropic supporter of efforts to reform drug policy and promote harm reduction around the world. This is a timeline of the Foundations’ pathbreaking work. NOVEMBER 16, 2021 Members of the harm reduction program ATITUDE speak to a man in Recife, Brazil. POLICE REFORM Q&A: The Politicization of Brazil’s Police Under President Bolsonaro, Brazil is witnessing the use of pop culture and social media to legitimize the political influence of police. How Sou da Paz, a national think tank, is fighting back. NOVEMBER 15, 2021 WOMEN’S RIGHTS Open Society’s Commitment to Feminist Leadership The Open Society Foundations pledged $100 million to support transformative feminist leadership. Take a deeper look into how we’re funding groups challenging the structures that are keeping women behind. NOVEMBER 19, 2021 | ZSUZSANNA LIPPAI DRUG POLICY The Prescription for Saving Lives A person dies every five minutes from overdose in the United States. We have the means to dramatically reduce those numbers. But the medication naloxone is suddenly scarce and prices are too high. What needs to happen next to save lives. NOVEMBER 23, 2021 | MAYA DOE-SIMKINS & ELIZA WHEELER TOPICS Climate COVID-19 Culture and Art Disability Rights Drug Policy Reform Economic Justice Migration and Asylum Racial Justice Roma Women’s Rights LATEST VOICES PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY A Better Way to Govern 2020 saw a huge increase in civic engagement across the country. How to harness that energy to increase the public’s involvement in government decisions shaping their lives. DECEMBER 3, 2021 | HOLLIE RUSSON GILMAN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM This Reporter Helped Free 1,600 Yemeni Prisoners Yemen is one of the most dangerous countries on earth for journalists. Yet against all odds, Wael Sharha conducted an investigation into unlawful detainments. The story of how his work resulted in 1,600 inmates being freed. DECEMBER 2, 2021 | RAWAN DAMEN VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Q&A: Femicide in Kyrgyzstan Gender-based violence is widespread and underreported in Kyrgyzstan. A talk with the investigative journalists who are shining a light on femicide, empowering women, and increasing the pressure for change. NOVEMBER 24, 2021 DRUG POLICY The Prescription for Saving Lives A person dies every five minutes from overdose in the United States. We have the means to dramatically reduce those numbers. But the medication naloxone is suddenly scarce and prices are too high. What needs to happen next to save lives. NOVEMBER 23, 2021 | MAYA DOE-SIMKINS & ELIZA WHEELER WOMEN’S RIGHTS Open Society’s Commitment to Feminist Leadership The Open Society Foundations pledged $100 million to support transformative feminist leadership. Take a deeper look into how we’re funding groups challenging the structures that are keeping women behind. NOVEMBER 19, 2021 | ZSUZSANNA LIPPAI DRUG POLICY Three Decades of Drug Policy Reform Work Over the past 30 years, Open Society has been the largest philanthropic supporter of efforts to reform drug policy and promote harm reduction around the world. This is a timeline of the Foundations’ pathbreaking work. NOVEMBER 16, 2021 POLICE REFORM Q&A: The Politicization of Brazil’s Police Under President Bolsonaro, Brazil is witnessing the use of pop culture and social media to legitimize the political influence of police. How Sou da Paz, a national think tank, is fighting back. NOVEMBER 15, 2021 MULTIRACIAL DEMOCRACY Post-Election Punditry Overlooks Asian American Gains The pundits focused on a swing vote shift to the GOP in statewide races on the ballot November 2. But the election saw landmark strides toward a multiracial democracy at the local level, as Asian Americans made significant gains. NOVEMBER 10, 2021 | LALEH ISPAHANI EU GREEN DEAL The EU Must Think Globally on Carbon Import Tax A proposed EU carbon import tax risks hurting poorer countries by stunting trade and slowing their green transition. OCTOBER 21, 2021 | EMILY STEWART CULTURE AND ARTS Using Crafts to Find Common Ground David Keefe brings veterans and migrants together to find common ground through the creative art of making paper from uniforms and clothing. OCTOBER 18, 2021 View more posts Subscribe to updates about Open Society’s work around the world By entering your email address and clicking “Submit,” you agree to receive updates from the Open Society Foundations about our work. To learn more about how we use and protect your personal data, please view our privacy policy. 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