Public Health
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Lessons from COVID-19: Intelligence Failures and How to Prepare for the Next Global Crisis
The pandemic was a global intelligence failure, and the world still has not learned the lessons to prepare for the next crisis.
Armed Conflicts Spread Contaminated Water and Disease: Here’s How to Better Protect Civilians
Resolution 2573’s implementation will benefit from a better understanding of the links between damaged infrastructure and public health.
Iranian Women’s Demands for Freedom Must Be Heard
Iranians continue to protest discriminatory rules in a bid to achieve gender equality.
Tracking UNGA 77: Notable Moments and Key Themes
During the next two weeks, Just Security will highlight expert analysis and issues relating to the 77th United Nations General Assembly.
Democracy, Rule of Law, Justice: Lessons from 2021 for the Year Ahead?
A curated selection of Just Security articles offers insights for 2022 on issues of racial justice, democracy and the rule of law, diplomacy, foreign policy, and more.
Vaccinate Our Kids
The youngest kids, those under age 12, need emergency authorization for the COVID vaccination.
Preparing for Future Pandemics Means Improving and Reforming — Not Abandoning — the WHO
Committing to an international effort in response to transnational health threats does not mean surrendering sovereign authority or essential interests.
Fair Shots for All: At WTO, US Must Prioritize Vaccine Access for Lower-Income Countries Over Drug Company Profits
The World Trade Organization this week will discuss a South Africa-India proposal to waive intellectual property rights on vaccines to expand production.
What I’m Grateful For This Thanksgiving: A Simple Face Mask Can Save Lives
With such a relatively inexpensive, low-impact, but highly effective intervention that can save thousands of lives, we are truly blessed to be able to easily make a difference…
Trump’s Latest Assault on Asylum Has Nothing to Do with National Security or Public Health
Last Thursday the Trump administration issued the latest in a long line of administrative rules that unlawfully ban and punish asylum seekers and others pursuing related humanitarian…
A Conversation With U.N. Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed: COVID-19 and Freedom of Belief
Editor’s Note: This piece is part of Just Security’s United Nations Special Rapporteurs on #COVID-19 series, in which mandate holders offer their views on pressing…
A Conversation With U.N. Special Rapporteur E. Tendayi Achiume: COVID-19, Racism, and Xenophobia
Editor’s Note: This piece is part of Just Security‘s United Nations Special Rapporteurs on #COVID-19 series, in which mandate holders offer their views on pressing…