This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Women’s economic empowerment is often touted as the magic bullet — one that can respond to and mitigate violence by increasing the bargaining power women have within their households, communities,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This year’s Global Landscapes Forum aimed to launch a revitalized “movement,” bringing together a range of actors under one banner to drive progress toward the climate change and sustainable development agendas. More…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Illicit trade in tobacco products is costing governments billions of dollars, and is undermining global efforts toward tobacco control. A protocol aimed at eliminating tobacco illicit trade aims to address…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Any surgery is a stressful and scary procedure for patients. While they can, and do, save many lives, things can go wrong during the procedure, the operations can exacerbate other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. After a century of chaos and mass death driven by conflicting ideologies, the world is entering a new era of stability. This new period of history is defined by the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While most of the recent attention on the Hill has been on the tax bill — legislation that could have all kinds of negative impacts on housing — the Alliance…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It seems all too possible lately that, after a few taps of the thumbs on Twitter, existing nuclear tensions could escalate to nuclear war. It’s a worry shared, but not…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With millions of people on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe and children facing unspeakable violence, the Democratic Republic of Congo was the most neglected crisis in 2017, according to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new literacy program for children from babies to third grade will focus on tutoring students and encouraging reading at an early age as it works with 100 families in…
In adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, world leaders resolved to free humanity from poverty, secure a healthy planet for future generations, and build peaceful, inclusive societies as a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In an era of complex global challenges, the United Nations remains essential to achieving peace and prosperity for all people. This year was important for the UN and its agencies,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. To start with, a recent review of the academic literature on the subject finds a mixed bag, but with the strongest link between coverage and health outcomes in cases where health insurance…