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We are proud to announce a bold new $300 million initiative to improve the daily lives of Americans and stand up for the rule of law while strengthening rights and freedoms under attack across the United States as we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of the republic.
This investment reflects our commitment to defending against efforts to erode freedoms and civil liberties in the United States and our belief that economic security and rights must advance together to protect democracy.
We will give grants to organizations working at the national, state, and local levels that defend civil liberties, stand for the rule of law, expand civil rights, and create economic opportunity.
These commitments build on the significant investments Open Society has made in the United States to advance rights, equity, and justice, and represent a meaningful expansion of our work on democracy reform and economic justice.
They complement other ongoing Open Society initiatives in the U.S., including on drug policy reform, migration, U.S. foreign policy, and our impact investing and strategic litigation work.
ALT $300 Million to Advance Economic Security and Defend Civil Liberties in the U.S. These new investments aim to: ✅ Defend Civil Liberties Under Attack ✅ Stand for the Rule of Law ✅ Expand Civil Rights ✅ Create Economic Opportunity For ALL Americans.
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Congratulations to our founder, George Soros, on being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. osf.to/4023Ixc
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We welcome @lauraabcarvalho, our first global director of Equity, who will lead our work to address structural and economic inequalities worldwide. opensocietyfoundations.org/n…
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The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros and chaired by Alex Soros, do not support or fund violent protests. Allegations to the contrary are false, and the threats against our founder and chair are outrageous. Our mission is to advance human rights, justice, and democratic principles in the United States and around the world.
We stand for fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, including the rights to free speech and peaceful protest that are hallmarks of any vibrant democracy.
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Hi Candace, Mr. Soros and the Open Society Foundations oppose all violence and do not pay people to protest.
We lament the effort, through baseless allegations, to distract from the crisis of police brutality in Minneapolis and in too many other parts of the country.
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Our statement in response to reporting that the Trump Administration is directing investigations without evidence into our operations.
ALT The Open Society Foundations unequivocally condemn terrorism and do not fund terrorism. Our activities are peaceful and lawful, and our grantees are expected to abide by human rights principles and comply with the law. These accusations are politically motivated attacks on civil society, meant to silence speech the administration disagrees with and undermine the First Amendment right to free speech. When power is abused to take away the rights of some people, it puts the rights of all people at risk. Our work in the United States is dedicated to strengthening democracy and upholding constitutional freedoms. We stand by the work we do to improve lives in the United States and across the world.
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Russia’s war in Ukraine “breaks rules that we thought were no longer breakable,” says Open Society President Mark @malloch_brown.
Learn how we have stepped up support for Ukrainians working for democracy and human rights: osf.to/UkraineFund
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“The Earth is speaking: she tells us we have no more time.” - Txai Suruí @walela15 at #COP26 bbc.com/news/av/world-591177…
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Today our founder George Soros was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom—the highest civilian honor in the United States—in recognition of his lifelong commitment to defending freedom of expression and advancing human rights and justice.
The presidential remarks praised Soros: “His inspiring generosity reminds us all of our capacity and our obligation to stand up to the abuse of power and to be guardians of democracy and all people yearning to be free.” The award was presented by President Biden at a ceremony in the White House, with Open Society Chair Alex Soros accepting the honor on his father’s behalf.
Soros’s journey to America was shaped by his early experiences surviving the Holocaust and living under Communist rule in Hungary. His philanthropic work began more than 40 years ago with scholarships for Black South African students during apartheid. Over the years, the Open Society Foundations has expanded its reach to more than 100 countries, supporting civil society groups and projects that strengthen freedom worldwide.
Learn more: osf.to/4023Ixc
#OpenSociety #GeorgeSoros #PresidentialMedalOfFreedom
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President Trump: Your tweet is incorrect—Mr. Soros does not pay people to protest—and insulting to the many women making their voices heard. We support the right to protest, enshrined in the 1st Amendment, and are shocked a sitting president does not share the Founders’ view.
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Although @SteveKingIA has deleted his tweet that attempted to falsely portray our deputy chair Alexander Soros as the whistleblower, his continued attempts to intimidate and harass the whistleblower are reprehensible.
.@SteveKingIA is circulating false information, claiming Alexander Soros, our deputy chair, is the whistleblower. He is not. Attempts to out the whistleblower violate protections put in place to help people in government root out waste, fraud, and abuse. osf.to/2Xjb3aL
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Bringing her experience growing up in one of the most unequal countries and her economics expertise, our Director of #Equity @lauraabcarvalho leads our work to tackle global #inequity—especially amid the cost of living crisis. #InsideOpenSociety osf.to/3THZsOI
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Open Society President @patrickgaspard's letter to @facebook's @sherylsandberg about their smear campaign against George Soros & us as reported by @nytimes: osf.to/2QIZG82 "Your methods threaten the very values underpinning our democracy."
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Hi Roseanne, Mr. Soros did not work with the Nazis. When he was a teen, he and his family resisted the Nazi occupation of Hungary: osf.to/2HyGqVF. Some more facts about him and us: osf.to/2pr0eVs
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Mr. Johnston, neither Mr. Soros nor Open Society is funding this effort. We are surprised to see a @CampbellSoupCo executive spreading false stories. We do support the historic U.S. commitment to welcoming people fleeing oppression and violence in their homelands.
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We can save you the trouble, Congressman: Neither Mr. Soros nor Open Society are funding this effort. We do support the historic U.S. commitment to welcoming people fleeing oppression and violence in their homelands. Maybe you could investigate why they feel the need to flee.
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Today, August 12, our founder George Soros turns 94 years old.
Born in Hungary in 1930, Soros survived under Nazi occupation and Communist repression—experiences that shaped his decision to dedicate his life’s work to helping others, especially those who face discrimination purely for who they are.
After immigrating to the United States in the 1950s and becoming one of the most successful investors in the world, Soros began his philanthropy in 1979 by awarding scholarships to Black South Africans under apartheid. In the 1980s, he played a pivotal role in promoting the open exchange of ideas in Communist Hungary, funding academic visits to the West and supporting emerging independent cultural groups.
Today the Open Society Foundations has grown into the world’s largest private funder of human rights. Our name reflects the influence of Karl Popper’s philosophy on Soros—that no ideology holds the ultimate truth, and that societies thrive under democratic governance, free expression, and respect for individual rights. These principles continue to guide our work.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Soros!
Learn more about his remarkable life and work: opensocietyfoundations.org/g…
Photo: A young George Soros sits on a swing, circa 1934.
#OpenSociety #GeorgeSoros #Soros #HappyBirthday
ALT A young George Soros sits on a swing, circa 1934.
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Ukraine does not present any military threat to Russia, which manufactured this crisis to deprive Ukraine of its right to self-determination and to undermine European security and solidarity. #StandWithUkraine opensocietyfoundations.org/n…
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After being ousted from Google for speaking up for more ethical AI research and about the company’s diversity issues, @TimnitGebru has launched @DAIRInstitute—with our support—to ensure tech isn't rooted in racism, ableism, and gender bias. washingtonpost.com/technolog…
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The Taliban’s rapid gains have put many Afghan civilians—especially journalists and rights defenders—in imminent danger. Our $10 million Afghanistan emergency fund will help address their urgent humanitarian and safety needs. osf.to/2VTESlP
ALT Afghan women take part in a gathering in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 2, 2021. Text in the image says, "$10 Million Emergency Humanitarian Fund for Afghan Civilians in Peril"
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Congratulations to @nhannahjones for being one of 2021's #Time100 Most Influential People. Her @1619FSchool—a free, community-based after-school literacy program supported by us—centers the Black experience and the role race has played in U.S. history. time.com/collection/100-most…
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Today our founder George Soros announced the Open Society University Network (OSUN) with a $1 billion endowment to better prepare students for current and future global challenges. He invites those sharing our vision to help build this unique network. osf.to/2NVgyJh
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Congratulations to @Sifill_LDF of our grantee @NAACP_LDP for being named one of 2021's #Time100 Most Influential People. She has led vital progress on voting rights, stopping police violence, and dealing with systemic racial injustice in the U.S. time.com/collection/100-most…
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Open Society urges an end to violent rhetoric after an explosive device was sent to our founder and chair George Soros. bit.ly/2D0whmG
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George Soros: hero of our time. “I’m very proud of the enemies I have...It’s a perfect way to tell a dictator or a would-be dictator if he identifies me as an enemy,” says our founder and chair in @nytimes. osf.to/2JoaOpj
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Our founder George Soros’s firsthand experience with ethnic and political intolerance has led to a lifetime of work devoted to democracy, freedom of expression, and respect for human rights. opensocietyfoundations.org/g…
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Ahelyett, hogy befektetne a gazdaságba, az egészségügybe és az oktatásba, Magyarország kormánya tízmilliókat költ egy civil társadalom ellenes kampányra. Ez a kampány amely propagandából, bűnbakkeresésből és félelemszításból áll példa nélküli az Európai Unióban.
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We are proud to support Ariana Grande’s effort to help organizations advocating for trans youth as well as those providing direct services. Learn more about the fund and see the list of recipient organizations: osf.to/37V9ut3
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.@SteveKingIA is circulating false information, claiming Alexander Soros, our deputy chair, is the whistleblower. He is not. Attempts to out the whistleblower violate protections put in place to help people in government root out waste, fraud, and abuse. osf.to/2Xjb3aL
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Adelyn and her mother moved to Colorado from Maine so that Adelyn could get access to cannabis oil that has been effective at controlling her chronic seizures. osf.to/2noAsCy
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Freedom of expression, assembly, association, and movement.
Equal justice.
Transparency.
The right to health care.
The right to clean water and air.
People holding their governments accountable.
Everyone realizing their full potential as humans.
This is what we fight for.
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When media are free and democratic institutions are strong, open society flourishes. George Soros’s commitment to these ideals is what makes him so dangerous to authoritarians around the world. osf.to/2JYg2Zh
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Sudan has abolished the death penalty for apostasy and banned female genital mutilation as the country liberalizes after 30 years under Omar al-Bashir. osf.to/2COB6jR
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We're committing $25 million to the new Ukraine Democracy Fund to support Ukrainian civil society, international solidarity with Ukraine, and the dignity of those displaced and affected by the conflict. This builds on our work in the country since 1990. opensocietyfoundations.org/n…
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“Black people suffer the most from the legacy of slavery, but most Americans suffer from it to some degree.” - @nhannahjones of our grantee @1619FSchool on her new documentary series #1619Hulu osf.to/3DlJNyS
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The demonization of our founder and chair, George Soros, started as a political strategy in Hungary. It's now a defining feature of contemporary global politics and made up largely of virulent lies and wild theories. @HNSGR in @buzzfeednews: osf.to/2DnrASR
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When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began a year ago, there was no other option for Oleksandra Matviichuk @avalaina than to fight for justice and freedom. osf.to/3klP5Ef
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We stand in solidarity with brave youth climate activists advocating for immediate action on the global climate crisis. George Soros and the Open Society Foundations have not funded @gretathunberg’s work, nor is Mr. Soros her grandfather. osf.to/2lUAgdD
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We do not pay protesters. Neither does our founder George Soros. Claims that we do serve to delegitimize those who are exercising their Constitutionally-protected right to protest peacefully and petition their government for redress of grievances. politifact.com/factchecks/20…
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We welcome the announcement from the foreign ministers of Germany, Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands that they will start a legal effort to call the Taliban regime to account for ongoing abuses of the rights of Afghan women and girls. justiceinitiative.org/newsro…
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The vilification of our founder and chair, George Soros, has been pushed "from the dark corners of the internet and talk radio to the very center of the political debate." osf.to/2DlAj9a via @NYTimes
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Our statement on the death of George Floyd
ALT We mourn the death of George Floyd and too many other African-Americans who have suffered police brutality at the hands of those whose job it is to protect and serve our communities, not murder its members. We find hope in the people across this country coming together to peacefully protest a justice system that throughout our history has failed communities of color. We abhor violence of any kind, and will not allow the destructive acts of a few to distract us from the crucial work of coming together and forging a better future for all of our neighbors. And we deplore the false notion that the people taking to the streets to express their anguish are paid. Their pain is real, and their right to express it peacefully is protected by the Constitution.
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President Biden is recognizing Soros for his lifelong commitment to advancing more just societies and promoting human rights around the world.
A survivor of Nazi-occupied Hungary and then Communist repression, Soros has contributed more than $32 billion to advancing freedom and justice across the world. Beginning in 1979 with scholarships for Black South African students under apartheid, he pioneered a new model of philanthropy focused on direct collaboration with local communities.
Anticipating the fall of Communism, he established his first foundation in Hungary and expanded efforts to support democratic reform across Eastern Europe. Over the next decade, his foundations grew to work in more than 100 countries to promote human rights and justice.
In the United States, Soros has advanced racial justice, supported public health-based drug policy reform, revolutionized end-of-life care, and played a pivotal role in securing marriage equality nationwide—one of the most significant civil rights victories in modern American history.
Open Society Chair Alex Soros will accept the Medal of Freedom on his father’s behalf today at the White House.
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Since George Soros began his philanthropy in 1979, we've been working to advance freedom, justice and human rights worldwide. osf.to/35tLsiM
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To develop green industrial policies that contribute to economic growth in the Global South and address the climate emergency, we’re committing $400 million over eight years, a significant increase in our support for economic development. osf.to/3zGYtcT
ALT $400 Million for Economic and Climate Prosperity in the Global South
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Slavery in the United States did not end in 1865, it evolved. #SlaveryEvolved osf.to/1RuVZRf via @eji_org
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"@Facebook employed a Republican opposition-research firm to discredit activist protesters, in part by linking them to the liberal financier George Soros." osf.to/2DF0HLp Why did FB pay to lie about our founder? Neither we nor Mr. Soros pay or direct people to protest.
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We strongly condemn the attack on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Political violence has no place in our society, and we denounce any actions that harm individuals and threaten democratic principles.
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For indigenous communities in Colombia, coca is nothing to be ashamed of and is part of a deeply held culture and tradition. It's time for policy to reflect that. Learn more: osf.to/2Hw04pw
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George Soros does not fund #Antifa. But he is opposed to fascism. We do fund groups working for racial justice in the United States. osf.to/3jEoJqI
ALT White text on a black background that reads "George Soros is the main funder of Antifa." with the word "FALSE" in large, red letters over this statement.
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The government of Turkey is launching a bogus sham trial in order to intimidate critics and silence dissent. This travesty of justice is an attack on freedom itself. #GeziPark16
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The @nypost continues its practice of mixing distortion and unsubstantiated insinuations in attacking George and Alex Soros and the Open Society Foundations.
We have a long history of fighting antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all forms of racism and hate, and have advocated for the rights of Palestinians and Israelis and for peaceful resolution to the conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Our funding is a matter of public record, disclosed on our website, fully compliant with U.S. laws, and is part of our commitment to continuing open debate that is ultimately the only hope for peace in the region.
We proudly support the right of all citizens to peaceful protest—a bedrock principle of our democracy.
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President Lula’s election in Brazil is a watershed moment in the fight against authoritarian populism in Latin America. #Brazil’s renewed commitment to democracy raises the stakes for our own work to support democracies to deliver inclusive political, economic, & social progress.
ALT "Brazilian civil society and social movements have shown the world that winning against authoritarianism is possible." Pedro Abramovay, Open Society-Latin America and the Caribbean
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With Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s election, we can now begin the hard work to repair the damage done to the rule of law and to the norms and values that have guided the republic from the start. osf.to/36u9T1p
ALT Yellow text on a blue background: A Historic Election. White text on a blue background: The work of defending open societies is never done, and we at the Foundations are redoubling our efforts to heal the breaches and move us ever closer to the nation's founding ideals.
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George Soros, our founder and chair, has invested the majority of his wealth in promoting democracy and accountability for over three decades. @BBCRadio4's @alittl looks at the harmful conspiracy theories against Mr. Soros and us. osf.to/2EDQcrj
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We will invest more than $100 million over the next five years to strengthen a range of feminist-led movements and increase their leadership across a broad range of sectors from politics, the private sector, to civil society and government. #ActForEqual osf.to/3ybIrBM
ALT Photo of women at a march with text that reads "$100 Million for Feminist Political Mobilization and Leadership"
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Congratulations to Open Society President @PatrickGaspard for being honored with the @NAACP's prestigious Spingarn Medal in recognition of his lifelong commitment to equality and civil rights!
Watch and read his full acceptance speech: osf.to/2T44WVM
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George Soros has transferred the bulk of his wealth to his Open Society Foundations. osf.to/2gqw82a via @WSJ
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"His contributions to campaigns to end police brutality, improve access to affordable health care, and increase dignity for working families is unparalleled." - @DerrickNAACP
Our President @patrickgaspard will receive @NAACP's prestigious Spingarn Medal: osf.to/2XjKNzz
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Climate justice is critical to the future of open societies. To lead our work in this vital area, @YDagnet will take on the newly created role of director of Climate Justice. opensocietyfoundations.org/n…
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For decades, our founder George Soros and we at Open Society have supported the movement against systemic racism. Today, we build on this history by announcing $220 million to build power in Black communities and promote bold new anti-racist policies. osf.to/3iZl2g3
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"If you really have principles that you believe in, then you have to fight for them—win or lose." Our founder and chair George Soros on @npratc: osf.to/2PnTJiY
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Our founder George Soros is a Holocaust survivor who had to hide his Jewish identity to survive under Nazi occupation in his native Hungary. This experience with intolerance inspired him to establish the Open Society Foundations for more tolerant and democratic societies worldwide.
Born in 1930, Soros lived through the Nazi occupation of 1944–1945, which resulted in the murder of over 500,000 Hungarian Jews. His own Jewish family survived by securing false identity papers, concealing their backgrounds, and helping others do the same.
On this Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember all victims of Nazi persecution and mass murder including Jews, Roma, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and others.
Hate and hate crimes endanger everyone. We remain steadfast in our fight against all forms of hate by supporting efforts to ensure everyone can enjoy rights, equity, and freedom.
Photo: The arrival of Hungarian Jews in Auschwitz-Birkenau, in German-occupied Poland, June 1944. © Galerie Bilderwelt/Getty
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We’re proud to honor and celebrate the recipients of the Open Society #JusticeRisingAwards—16 visionary Black leaders whose courage, creativity, and tenacity has advanced racial justice and equality in the U.S. OpenSocietyJusticeRising.org
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The claims that the Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, receive funding from USAID or direct the funding of a multibillion-dollar U.S. government agency are manifestly false. These allegations are part of a broader effort to undermine international development work and delegitimize the independent funding of civil society organizations worldwide.
Open Society is a private foundation that sets its own priorities, makes its own funding decisions, and uses its own funds. We collaborate with a wide range of funders when priorities align, including other philanthropies, governments, and multilateral development agencies.
Open Society is proud to stand as an ally with communities across the world in their struggles for rights and justice. We are transparent about our values and our work.
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There’s a lot of lies about our founder and chair George Soros out there. Here’s the truth about the top five most pernicious myths about him. osf.to/2DYNEpp
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For 50 years, the "war on drugs" has held science back. Enough is enough. osf.to/2GkJoxU #CND61
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Authoritarians regularly use disasters and crises to tighten their grip on power and crack down on rights and liberties. The COVID-19 pandemic is no different. Open Society President @PatrickGaspard in @ProSyn: osf.to/2yz1uMD
ALT Black text on a yellow background: "Democracy is more than just a system of governance; it is a lens through which to view the world and one's place in it. If we break that lens during an emergency, we may never see ourselves the same way again." Patrick Gaspard, President, Open Society Foundations
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Decriminalization—the removal of criminal penalties for buying and selling sex—is key to protecting sex workers from abuse and exploitation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. osf.to/3lFgpci
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We seek activists aged 18–25 with their own human rights project in underserved U.S. communities. Apply by Jan 10: osf.to/2iaKh2A
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Our founder and chair George Soros has received the Ridenhour Courage Prize for being “a penetrating thinker, creative philanthropist, and visionary whose four decades of courageous commitment to a just and open society are unparalleled." osf.to/2ZisIjD
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George Soros has taken firsthand experience with ethnic and political intolerance to build the Open Society Foundations and a lifetime of work devoted to democratic governance, freedom of expression, and respect for individual rights. osf.to/3qpq4oM
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Speaking freely. Holding up a protest sign. Voting. Or maybe just choosing who we want to dance with.
To autocrats like Putin, that makes us the enemy. So let’s #BeTheEnemy. Learn more: osf.to/BeTheEnemy
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Our investment of more than $130 million to counter the COVID-19 pandemic seeks fair access to treatment and care; helps low-income, informal, and gig workers; protects refugees and migrants; and fights against authoritarian power grabs. osf.to/3cndtLN
ALT White text on a black background: An Open Society Response to COVID-19: Solidarity with low-income, informal, and gig workers; Standing with refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers; Ensuring affordable access to vaccines and treatments for all ; Countering populist lies and authoritarian power-grabs
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Actually, George Soros spent more than $5 million to provide free breakfasts for tens of thousands of elementary school kids in Hungary. Insects were not on the menu: osf.to/2EOwzKC osf.to/2Fp7HtU
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Our founder George Soros recently turned 92 years old. His firsthand experience with ethnic and political intolerance has led to a lifetime of work devoted to democracy, freedom of expression, and respect for human rights. opensocietyfoundations.org/g…
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While we applaud the guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, America will never know true equality until structural racism is eradicated. osf.to/3aqkv47
ALT White text on a dark blue background: "This verdict, while welcome, cannot make up for the myriad cases of murder and assault by police officers who for too long have operated with impunity that allows the worst officers to prey upon the most vulnerable among us." - Alexander Soros, Open Society Deputy Chair
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On this #HolocaustMemorialDay, we must never forget what can happen when the politics of exclusion and hatred are left unchecked. Two Roma survivors of the “Forgotten Holocaust” tell their stories: osf.to/2G1WpOr
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“Torture only breeds more crime and more terrorism.” –Juan Mendez osf.to/1Y7erPI #TortureFreeWorld
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The algorithm “was prone to fast-tracking applicants from predominantly white countries and sorting people from other nations into a longer and more onerous review process.”
@JCWI_UK & our grantee @foxglovelegal filed the complaint that took this down. osf.to/3aFOSCv
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Governments worldwide are using the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to roll back basic rights and have failed to respond to its challenges, as @AgnesCallamard of our grantee @Amnesty explains. osf.to/3wAUubH
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Why the space for civic engagement is shrinking:
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Happy holidays from the Open Society Foundations! We're looking forward to another year of working together towards a freer, more tolerant, and more democratic world.
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"The US prison system, now home to over 2 million Americans, runs like an economy unto itself." osf.to/2wwsZSz via @thenation
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Congratulations to the 2021 Soros Equality Fellows, whose projects range from documenting the U.S. caregiving crisis to establishing a think tank for Black women in the U.S. and Brazil to protecting sacred Indigenous sites at the U.S.–Mexico border. opensocietyfoundations.org/n…
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“Hamas must be demilitarized, neutralized as a military force,” Open Society President @malloch_brown tells @BBCNewsnight. The only durable solution is a political one that guarantees the safety, dignity, and rights of Israelis and Palestinians.
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This year’s Nobel-winning economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and Jim Robinson have overlooked the role of colonial exploitation in Western prosperity and dismisses successful alternative governance models in delivering economic growth, like China’s, argues @yuenyuenang in the latest edition of the Ideas Letter, published by our Ideas Workshop: osf.to/3NM7rt7
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We call on the international community to condemn recent raids by Israeli armed forces on the offices of internationally respected Palestinian civil society groups, including our grantee @alhaq_org, a leading human rights organization. #StandWithThe6 opensocietyfoundations.org/n…
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We welcome today’s news that Thailand’s parliament passed a landmark marriage equality bill, paving the way for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. apnews.com/article/thailand-…
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Nobody should be denied a COVID-19 vaccine because of where they live or how much they make. #PeoplesVaccine osf.to/2LtfQl4
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Sex workers should have the same right to safe working environments as all other workers. osf.to/2UuO12G
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A Kurdish Yezidi soldier. Many women now fighting in her "Sun Force Battalion'" were abducted by ISIS 2 years ago. osf.to/2eG8W9d
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“It's easy to think, now that we have our human rights, they will be there forever. They cannot be taken away. But they're like the air you breathe. You don't think about it until you are gasping for your last breath." - @raad_zeid in @nytimes osf.to/2VNeidj
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After Portugal decriminalized all drugs in 2001, its drug fatalities fell to one of the lowest levels in Europe. Learn more about its example and the benefits of decriminalizing drug use: osf.to/2xOMDvJ #SupportDontPunish
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"Continued criminalization of sex work and sex workers is a form of violence by governments and contributes to the high level of stigma and discrimination." - @drtlaleng in @teenvogue osf.to/2HbYaaP
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In Nigeria, people can spend months or even years in pretrial detention—even on minor charges. Now, a team of volunteer lawyers is delivering free legal aid to detainees to counter this with our support. osf.to/30EDnVh
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“Quiet Skies” is disquieting. In this new @TSA program, federal air marshals follow the movements and behavior of ordinary U.S. citizens not suspected of a crime or on any terrorist watch list as they fly domestically. osf.to/2ArtmTE via @janawinter @BostonGlobe
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Israeli forces have raided, damaged, and closed the offices of six Palestinian civil society organizations, including our grantee @alhaq_org—a leading human rights organization. #StandWithThe6
🚨We call on the international community to immediately intervene to protect the six designated organisations, whose finances & assets risk being confiscated, & their staff members, directly targeted, arbitrarily arrested & imprisoned. alhaq.org/advocacy/20442.htm…
#StandWithThe6
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Inspired and led by brave women, #Iranian people have courageously taken to the streets to demand freedom and an end to government repression. The protests are inspiring in their scope and diversity across ethnicity, religion, age, & socioeconomic status.
During the past five days since the death of #Mahsa_Amini, protests broke out in 114 cities across 29 provinces. In 69 cities, 94 protests took place.
In 18 universities, the students of held protests over #MahsaAmini's death.
#Iran
#IranianProtests
#Mahsa_Amini
#مهسا_امینی
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George Soros, our founder and chair, is “a philanthropist taking a resolute political stand, helping local organizations that don’t fear fighting the enemies of an open society, whether internal or external.” osf.to/2MOHnOX via @haaretzcom
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A new foreign policy think tank in DC—with funding from our founder George Soros and Charles Koch—will promote diplomacy and restraint over threats, sanctions, and bombing. osf.to/2J7EcAl via @BostonGlobe
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