Haitians are refusing to give up on their country and are standing up to the forces trying to tear it apart amid a severe security and humanitarian crisis. That’s why we at Open Society Foundations are supporting Haitian civil society with a $20 million investment. devex.com/news/opinion-h…

As Haiti’s humanitarian crisis reaches catastrophic levels, Open Society Foundations is pledging $20 million to support Haitian civil society alongside our partners at @wk_kellogg_fdn. opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/open-…

This year of elections, in which half of the global population in over 60 countries will go to the polls, will be pivotal in strengthening women’s political leadership and the role women play in politics. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is spot on here: theguardian.com/global-develop…

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…

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/thaila…

The Sunday presidential election in Senegal is a testament to the unwavering dedication of the Senegalese people to democracy and the rule of law, demonstrating to the world what it means to be truly committed to democratic ideals.

The UN Security Council’s resolution today, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages, and greater access to aid, must be implemented immediately. We look forward to the people of Israel and Palestine getting the justice they are owed and the peace they need.

Today Open Society Foundations hosted a discussion during #CSW68 on how to support women’s political leadership. How can we widen the circle so women play a real part in leadership?

I look forward to Binaifer Nowrojee’s leadership toward furthering Open Society Foundations as a truly global organization, and I am deeply grateful to Mark Malloch-Brown for laying the groundwork to get us here.

I’ve seen firsthand Binaifer Nowrojee's compassionate leadership in the face of difficult circumstances. She is an incredible human rights advocate who believes in the transformative power of OSF's work. She embodies the spirit of OSF, and I’m confident that she will ably lead our…