Open Society Foundations Partner with Federal Government to Drive Innovation and Opportunity Combating Poverty in Communities Nationwide
Press Release
July 22, 2010
The Open Society Foundations pledged $5.5 million to three nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities and spur economic growth.

Performing Arts in New York City to Receive $11 Million in Grant Money to Offset Recession’s Impact
Press Release
July 21, 2010
New York City arts organizations hit hard by the financial crisis will receive $11 million from the Open Society Foundations.

Groundbreaking Decision on Statelessness in Europe
July 16, 2010
The European Court of Human Rights acknowledged the need to avoid making people stateless in its decision on Kuric and Others v. Slovenia.

EU Must Fix Flawed Criminal Justice Systems
Press Release
June 24, 2010
Many people suspected or accused of crimes across Europe are unaware of their rights and routinely prevented from mounting an effective defense, according to an Open Society Justice Initiative report.

CIA Rendition Case Reaches Top European Court
Press Release
June 14, 2010
The European Court of Human Rights will consider the case of a German citizen who was kidnapped and beaten in connection with the CIA’s extraordinary rendition program, the Open Society Justice Initiative revealed today.

Open Society Foundations Join Social Innovation Fund to Strengthen Communities and Spur Economic Growth
Press Release
May 27, 2010
As part of an effort to fight poverty in the United States, the Open Society Foundations announced a $10 million partnership with the federal government to support at-risk youth and increase economic opportunities in low-income communities.