3 Ways the U.S. and the UN Are Working Together to Fight the Global Opioid Crisis

By Guest Blogger on March 9, 2018

By Jordie Hannum, Executive Director, Better World Campaign Tragically, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there …

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The Time is Now: Addressing the World’s Greatest Human Rights Challenge

By Michelle Milford Morse on March 8, 2018

International Women’s Day arrives this year at an important and evolving moment in time, as girls’ and women’s rights and …

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A New Group of Experts is Helping WHO Transform

By Kate Dodson on March 6, 2018

The World Health Organization (WHO) is in the midst of a transformation. Led by Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO is embarking …

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7 Key Facts about UN Peacekeeping

By Chandrima Das on February 27, 2018

Updated: May 8, 2019 Every day, more than 100,000 United Nations peacekeepers work to stabilize some of the world’s most …

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How to Help Syrians Affected by Crisis

By Molly Matney on February 23, 2018

After nearly seven years of protracted and violent conflict, the devastating humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Syria. In the …

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Business Unusual Will Drive Africa’s Quest to Achieve Health Care for All

By Guest Blogger on February 9, 2018

By Siddharth Chatterjee, United Nations Resident Coordinator, Kenya and Radhika Shah, Co-President Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs Africa’s quest for health …

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World Economic Forum Recap: 6 Global Health Announcements to Know

By Guest Blogger on February 6, 2018

By Allison Graine, UN Foundation Spring 2018 Intern Last month, global leaders convened at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, …

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Powering Sustainable Solutions for Better Health Care

By Jem Porcaro on February 5, 2018

The birth of a child should be a time of joy, but for many women, especially in developing countries, it …

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A New WHO: The Ambitious Transformation of the World Health Organization

By Ambassador John E. Lange on February 2, 2018

There is a palpable sense of energy and excitement at the World Health Organization (WHO) these days, as witnessed during …

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5 Reasons to Care about Powering Refugee Camps

By Chandler Green on February 1, 2018

The 2018 Winter Olympic Games will shine a spotlight beyond top athletes to illuminate the lives of refugees. With some …

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