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Against intense repression, young people in Senegal have shown what democratic values look like and the future they want with the results of the recent election, writes our incoming president Binaifer Nowrojee in Nation Africa: nation.africa/kenya/blogs-op…

Senegal’s youth have reclaimed their democracy and shown what they want their future to look like. Without a more accountable system of governance, however, there will be no break from the past. nation.africa/kenya/blogs-op…

When women are empowered, they can create shifts in their communities that lift up an entire country. With our grantee KEFEADO, Easter Achieng Okech works to empower women and the communities they lead.

Uganda’s Constitutional Court’s judgment on April 3 upholding the constitutionality of the Anti-Homosexuality law that prescribes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” constitutes a marked erosion and failure of the judiciary to effectively protect the rights of

Today marks one year since the start of the devastating war in Sudan that has killed thousands, displaced millions, and led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Stopping the devastating war and addressing the dire humanitarian crisis should be a top priority of all parties in

After a year of fighting, “Sudan’s crisis is not only being ignored; it is being actively silenced,” says our Brian Tamuka Kagoro. A sustainable political solution is needed to ensure the crisis doesn’t see a second anniversary. nation.africa/kenya/blogs-op…

The Guardian, AFP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters top index for most balanced media coverage of Africa while American outlets lag at the bottom — new report. Read the ‘Global Media Index for Africa’ here: africanofilter.org/our-research/g….

The first woman and the first person from the Global South to lead the organization, @nowrojeeOSF became Open Society President on June 1. She spoke to Nation Africa about her upbringing in Kenya and her focus on justice and rights throughout her career. nation.africa/kenya/life-and…

Women have been resisting regressive policies and authoritarianism worldwide. Raising the number of women elected to political leadership is crucial for a more democratic world, write our president Binaifer Nowrojee and former Liberian pres. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

The violent repression in Kenya this week has exposed the dangers of failed economic and security policies that leave the people poorer and governments less democratic. My essay in Foreign Policy: bit.ly/4cG5tVg

The High Court in Namibia struck down laws that criminalized same-sex intimacy on June 21—a huge step forward in LGBTQI rights for Namibians like Friedel Dausab, a gay man who brought the case and was assisted by our grantee, Human Dignity Trust. osf.to/4ciHhZC

Immensely proud of the brave men and women that made this possible. Proud of the role of Open Society Foundations Nigeria Office played in supporting this process. #Tech4Justice fij.ng/article/breaki…

In a victory for rights and justice in Nigeria and across Africa, the ECOWAS Court of Justice ruled that Nigerian authorities violated the rights of protesters as they put down the mass #EndSARS demonstrations against police brutality in 2020: osf.to/3Y1dfoF

Sudan’s devastating war has led to nearly half of the country’s population in dire need of humanitarian assistance while millions have fled their homes in the world’s largest displacement. A look at the country’s war from within: osf.to/4d2VolP

I’m proud to announce Open Society Foundations’s new Economic and Climate Prosperity program that commits $400 million to support new models of green economic growth in the Global South. apnews.com/article/osf-ge…

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

Pour contribuer à la croissance économique, réduire les inégalités, et répondre à l’urgence climatique, l'Open Society versera 400M pour des politiques économiques vertes équitables dans les dans les pays du Sud Global. opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/open-…

Today is Nelson Mandela Day, an opportunity to celebrate his life, legacy, and dedication to rights, equality, peace, and reconciliation. An activist against the institutionalized racial segregation of apartheid and imprisoned for his activism, Mandela became South Africa’s