Human Rights

Not long ago, before the pandemic, I was teaching fourth grade. One of my students, a quiet boy who wore his hair in a long ponytail, hated school. Much of…

“How do we ensure that global philanthropy is not causing more harm?” said Kendra Nicolai, Director of Operations at Shadhika, for Community Centric Fundraising.”As a white woman in the US, working for gender justice in India, the key was discovering how my own power and privilege were getting in…

In 34 cities across six countries, Covenant House cares for young people overcoming  homelessness, survivors of human trafficking, and unaccompanied migrant youth with unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support.…

This paper intends to explore, focusing on the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), quality education for all, and will extend and…

Biased algorithms in health care can lead to inaccurate diagnoses and delayed treatment. Deciding which variables to include to achieve fair health outcomes depends on how you approach fairness.

Olga puts on a fleece pullover and wraps her head in a bandana while her husband dons similar garb. It’s four in the morning and still dark outside. …

Photo by E+, Getty Images via Kaiser Health News Black babies born in Southern states have an alarmingly higher risk of dying before the age…

June 24, 2022 is a date that will be remembered by women for decades to come. When the world awoke to the news that Roe v. Wade had been overturned,…

Records and interviews reveal a culture of cover-ups among corrections officers who falsify reports and send beating victims to solitary confinement.

A new conceptual model depicts the complex relationship between policing and population health. A specific police action, an arrest or a shooting, has an immediate and direct effect on the…

A legal settlement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the town containing the census tract with the worst air pollution in the country could significantly reduce harmful emissions in the area known…

For many transgender people, accessing gender-affirming care is a labyrinth of insurance coverage trap doors, referral letter hoops, and discriminatory falling axes. Social media and online communities are often the…