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At Open Society is a video series highlighting the people and ideas that are inspiring our work—and changing the world. Brought to you by the Open Society Foundations, working to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.

  1. Ensuring Legal Access for Palestinians

    01/04/2019 ·  VIDEO

    Ensuring Legal Access for Palestinians

    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)

    4 min
  2. The Intersex Human Rights Fund’s Vital Work

    11/30/2018 ·  VIDEO

    The Intersex Human Rights Fund’s Vital Work

    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)

    3 min
  3. Making Accountability Count

    08/31/2018 ·  VIDEO

    Making Accountability Count

    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)

    3 min
  4. An Early Investment in Syrian Refugee Children

    08/03/2018 ·  VIDEO

    An Early Investment in Syrian Refugee Children

    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)

    3 min
  5. A Brazil Where All Lives Are Respected

    04/06/2018 ·  VIDEO

    A Brazil Where All Lives Are Respected

    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)

    3 min
  6. Putting Maré on the Map

    12/01/2017 ·  VIDEO

    Putting Maré on the Map

    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)

    3 min
  7. Intersex Children Don’t Need to Be “Fixed”

    11/03/2017 ·  VIDEO

    Intersex Children Don’t Need to Be “Fixed”

    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)

    3 min
  8. When Theater Is a Crime

    10/23/2017 ·  VIDEO

    When Theater Is a Crime

    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)

    3 min
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At Open Society is a video series highlighting the people and ideas that are inspiring our work—and changing the world. Brought to you by the Open Society Foundations, working to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.

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  • Creator
    Open Society Foundations
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2019
  • Episodes
    34
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    © 2019 Open Society Foundations
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