Open Society Institute
The Open Society Institute (OSI) aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights and economic, legal and social reform. Initiatives cover a range of activities that seek to promote free and open societies.
In closed societies or in countries in conflict or transitioning to democracy, women are often denied access to power, resources and information that allow them to exercise their basic human rights and make informed decisions about their lives, communities and countries.
The mission of IWP is to use grant-making and programmatic efforts to promote and protect the rights of women and girls around the globe where the principles of good governance and respect for the rule of law are absent or destroyed because of conflict.
IWP’s goal is to be a catalyst for creating conditions in which women can take the lead in their own political, economic and social development and strengthening institutions that are responsive to and inclusive of women. IWP seeks to promote the advancement of women’s rights and gender equality in law and practice, and the empowerment of women to ensure participation in the democratic process as the foundations for achieving this goal.
IWP’s work is guided by legal and normative frameworks and the realization of these is the entry point for promoting gender equality, the advancement of women’s rights and women’s inclusion. IWP will focus its support around three main objectives:
1. Reducing discrimination and violence against women
2. Strengthening women’s access to justice
3. Increasing women’s role as decision-makers and leaders
Contact: Sarah Wikenczy, Advocacy Project Director International Women’s Program
Open Society Institute
400 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019, U.S.A.
Tel: 1-212-548-0600 · Fax: 1-212-548-4679
Website: http://www.soros.org
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