Just Six Years Ago at the UN, These Five Countries Refused to Even Mention Violence Against LGBT Communities. They Have Evolved.The Security Council on Monday passed, for the first time, a measure condemning violence against LGBT communities. The measure was...
The current human diet is already harming people and the planet, and if we don’t change the way we eat there won’t be enough food for everyone by 2050.We are facing a food crisis. The human population is outstripping the capacity of the world to feed it; this...
The Orlando Massacre proves that anti-LGBT violence is a threat to international peace and securityLast August, two gay men living under the threat of ISIS testified before a special session of the Security Council,...
In the Battle to Liberate Fallujah, Victory may come at a High Price for CiviliansIraqi forces advanced to 3 kilometers from the centre of Islamic State’s second city in Iraq, Fallujah. Officials say that it will...
Diplomatic Fallout from the UN’s Children in Armed Conflict ReportBan Ki Moon today issued a fairly remarkable statement that seemed to confirm that Saudi Arabia threatened to cut funds...
No group illustrates the potential impact of long term refugee status like PalestiniansNo group illustrates the potential impact of long term refugee status like Palestinian refugees. While the global average for time...
A Mass Grave Was Found in CAR. Will Congolese Troops Face Justice?Human Rights Watch released a damning report today, offering evidence that soldiers from the Republic of Congo deployed as peacekeepers...
The Two Main Reasons HIV is Still Around After All These YearsHow is HIV not over yet? We have drugs that treat it and prevent transmission to others. We have a...
This Syrian Teen Used Her Swimming Skills to Save a Boat Full of Refugees. Now She’ll Compete in the OlympicsMeet 18-year-old Yusra Mardini, who is one of ten athletes the International Olympic Committee announced today will compete in Rio...