Hope on the Road Ahead

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Since Donald Trump’s shocking victory, there have been hundreds of reports of violence, threats, harassment, and intimidation—stirred up by the vicious rhetoric of the 2016 campaign. All of us must take a stand against this outpouring of hate, and confidently voice our collective commitment to human rights, equality, the rule of law, and an inclusive society. We need to act now. Learn more about how the Open Society Foundations will support efforts across the United States to protect the values we all share.

Voices

Europe

A Victory in France in the Struggle against Racial Bias in Policing

A ruling from France’s top civil court affirmed that the police are subject to antidiscrimination laws, and set the stage for a change in policing practices.

Media & Information

Keeping the Internet Open for All in Pakistan

Sana Saleem
Internet censorship in Pakistan is reaching new heights, threatening freedom of expression and the right to privacy.

Governance

In the Fight against Human Trafficking, Child Soldiers Get Ignored

Boys with guns in a pickup truck
U.S. law prohibits military aid to countries that use child soldiers, but a loophole allows the money to flow regardless.

Instagram

Photographer Danielle Villasana on Syrian Refugees in Turkey

Refugees sitting in tent
In this week’s Instagram takeover, a look at how Syrian families smuggled into Turkey lack basic needs.

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