Open Society Foundations (OSF)
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Contact Details
URL: http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/
Founded
1984
History
Founded 1984, by investor and philanthropist George Soros, to help countries make the transition from communism.
Aims
Work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to participation of all people; strengthen the rule of law, respect for human rights, minorities and a diversity of opinions, democratically elected governments, and a civil society that helps keep government power in check; help shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights; implement initiatives to advance justice, education, public health and independent media; build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information.
Events
8 past events available with paid subscription only.Activities
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Main offices in: New York NY (USA); Budapest (Hungary); Brussels (Belgium); London (UK); Washington DC (USA). EU Policy Arm: Open Society European Policy Institute.
Staff
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Available with paid subscription only.UN Sustainable Development Goals **
UIA Org ID
XF5262
Last News
2019
** UN SDGs are linked to the subject classification.
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