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It will bolster international relief organizations in their efforts to support Afghan citizens fleeing the Taliban advance. And the fund will aid other efforts to deliver humanitarian relief to internally displaced Afghans and those fleeing to other countries taking them in.<\/p>\n<p>Open Society invites other donors to join these efforts to address this humanitarian emergency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Open Society Foundations have long worked in Afghanistan to promote human rights, culture, and freedom of expression,\u201d said President Mark Malloch-Brown. \u201cWe remain deeply committed to Afghans and their efforts to help the country advance toward a more open society. We call on funders to join us in our response to this urgent humanitarian crisis. There is truly not a moment to waste.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Communications<br \/>\nOpen Society Foundations<br \/>\n(212)-548-0378<br \/>\nmedia@opensocietyfoundations.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York, Aug. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) \u2014 The Open Society Foundations announced today the creation of a $10 million Afghanistan emergency fund to support Afghans in grave danger\u2014including champions of human rights, women\u2019s rights, and journalists\u2014by expanding immediate protection opportunities. 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