At Open Society

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)