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At Open Society
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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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Ensuring Legal Access for Palestinians
Jan 4, 201900:03:32Tap to summarizeMunir 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)
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The Intersex Human Rights Fund’s Vital Work
Nov 30, 201800:02:50Tap to summarizeIntersex 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)
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Making Accountability Count
Aug 31, 201800:02:31Tap to summarizeBlair 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)
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An Early Investment in Syrian Refugee Children
Aug 3, 201800:02:59Tap to summarizeSherrie 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)
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A Brazil Where All Lives Are Respected
Apr 6, 201800:02:42Tap to summarizeDouglas 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)
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Putting Maré on the Map
Dec 1, 201700:02:43Tap to summarizeMaira 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)
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Intersex Children Don’t Need to Be “Fixed”
Nov 3, 201700:02:34Tap to summarizeFor 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)
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When Theater Is a Crime
Oct 23, 201700:03:21Tap to summarizeThe 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)
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A New and Better Model for Funding Trans Activists
Aug 4, 201700:03:11Tap to summarizeTrans 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)
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How Reproductive Justice Serves as a Model for Progressive Organizing
Jul 7, 201700:03:21Tap to summarizeGroundswell 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)
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