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Foreign Aid Cuts Compound Harmful Impact of US Reimposition of ‘Mexico City Policy’
Through a combination of aid cuts and the reimposition of the “Mexico City policy," conflict survivors are likely to lose access to life-saving assistance and other sexual and…
As Sexual Violence Surges in Goma, DR Congo, US Aid Remains Crucial
Foreign aid freezes imposed by the Trump administration endanger critical humanitarian programs in the DRC and threaten global healthcare.
The Legal Problem with Trump’s WHO Order: The US Cannot Withdraw Until It Pays Its Dues
US and international law haven't changed since the last time Trump tried mandating withdrawal and nonpayment during his first term.
The Right Questions on Havana Syndrome and Where to Go from Here
Have attacks really occurred, has the CIA met its obligations towards those injured in the line of duty, have its investigations been credible, and is there a better approach?
A Historic Day for Older People and Human Rights Across Africa
A new protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights obligates governments to ensure the fundamental rights of older people.
Physicians and the Push for Accountability for Alleged Abuse of Gazan Prisoners Detained by Israel
Torture and inhuman treatment of detainees are war crimes. They also put medical staff in a severely compromised ethical position.
The Just Security Podcast: ICC Arrest Warrants for Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Power Grid
Prosecutors allege that Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s former defense minister, and Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, directed missile strikes…
The Just Security Podcast: Attacks on Health in Armed Conflict
An expert team from Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and local partners unpacks patterns of attacks on health care in armed conflicts.
Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Imperil Healthcare Access
Services required for the survival of Ukraine’s civilian population – like healthcare – are affected by attacks on energy infrastructure.
As Low- and Middle-Income Countries Grapple with the Megatrend of Aging, Development Finance Institutions Are Key
By 2050, almost 80 percent of people 60 and over will live in these countries, requiring sustained engagement to reduce economic risks.
In Defense of Gaza’s Hospitals and Health Workers
All reports of hospital attacks and misuse of hospitals must be investigated and those responsible held accountable. In the meantime, urgent action is needed to ensure that more…
How Can US Global Health Assistance Adapt to Population Aging?
An age-inclusive policy might require a paradigm shift, returning to the promise of primary care to reach the global goal of health for all.