Human Rights

My grandfather was the oldest of six children in a country torn apart by poverty and hunger. By the time he turned 13, he’d watched every one of his younger…

Adolescent girls aged 10 to 18 hold the keys to a more sustainable future, but they require immense support to fully unlock their potential. Young women in developing countries are…

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are under attack or restricted in many parts of the world, impeding progress toward achieving gender equality. Laws, lack of funding, limited resources due to the…

The fate of hundreds of Louisiana nursing home residents warehoused during Hurricane Ida reveals a system vulnerable to disaster.

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious historical and global problem that has been described by the United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) as “the most pervasive yet least visible human rights violation in…

The pandemic exposed the long-standing failures of the housing market. After tens of millions lost their jobs and were unable to afford rent, the federal government prevented mass evictions by adopting housing…

Gender norms are taking a toll on boys’ and girls’ mental health around the world, a new study has found. Youth are conforming to gender stereotypes to fit in and…

Protecting culturally significant public lands and expanding outdoor access should be a political priority.

Black women and Black gender-expansive leaders continue to be at the forefront of innovation, movement-building, bold leadership, and strategy across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and the country. Yet at…

In almost every corner of our society, women are gaining power and prominence. In 2016, we saw the first female U.S. presidential candidate on a major party ticket. Pundits predict…

For centuries, women have struggled to break free of oppression and second-class citizenship. While charitable giving to address this problem is on the rise, philanthropic support for women’s and girls’…

A new app can accurately screen for autism in children by automatically detecting a wide range of behavioral characteristics, researchers say.